Sharing your whereabouts with loved ones so they know you’re safe or can call for help if you’re in danger can be very comforting to them and to you, and now it’s easier than ever with the use google maps. That’s how:
Google Maps can do much more than show you where to go.
WHY WINDOWS IS THE #1 TARGET OF MALWARE: 2 EASY WAYS TO STAY SAFE
How to share your Google Maps location on an iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser
- Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or sign in to Google Maps at Google.com/maps
- Tap your profile picture at the top right
- Click Share location
- Tap the “Share Location” button
- In the first row you see, select the amount of time you are sharing your location. If you’re not comfortable sharing your location indefinitely, be sure to set a period of time when you travel for it to expire (ie “for 1 hour” or “until I turn this off”).
- in the next row, select the people you want to share your location with. Note: Anyone with the link that you email or text will be able to see her name, photo, and location in real time.
- Click share button
- Your contact will receive an email or text message with a link. Once you’ve clicked, your contact can see your location on a Google map on their device.
This is where you can share your location with friends and loved ones.
How to stop sharing your location on an iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser
- Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or sign in to Google Maps at Google.com/maps
- Tap your profile picture at the top right
- select Share location
- In the bottom row, you’ll see the contact you shared your location with
- Click on that row
- In the next menu, in the second row, click on “Stop“, to stop sharing your location.
ARE YOU BEING HARASSED? A SIMPLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
Follow these steps to share your location on Google Maps.
HOW TO SAVE YOURSELF FROM VACATION TRAVEL NIGHTMARE
Can I share with someone who doesn’t have a Google account?
Yes, you can share your Google Maps location with someone who doesn’t have a Google account. The steps to do this are a bit different.
- On your mobile device or tablet, open the google maps app
- touch your profile picture And go to Share location
- Click Share location
- Click more options
- A Share with a link the menu will appear. click on the Share button
- Tap Copy to copy your location sharing link
- Paste that link into an email, text, or other messaging app and send it to whoever you want to share your location with.
For more Google Suggestions, visit CyberGuy.com and search for “Google” by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top of my website.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
And while you’re on my site, be sure to sign up for my free CyberGuy Report newsletter by clicking the “Free Newsletter” link at the top of my website.
Copyright 2023 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Articles and content on CyberGuy.com may contain affiliate links that earn a commission when purchases are made.
