How do I share my location with someone on Google?

Answered by James Kissner

To share your location with someone on Google, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Add the person’s Gmail address to your Google Contacts: Before you can share your location, make sure you have the person’s Gmail address added to your Google Contacts. This will ensure that you can easily find and select their name when sharing your location.

2. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device: To begin sharing your location, open the Google Maps app on your Android phone or tablet. If you don’t have the app installed, you can download it from the Google Play Store.

3. Sign in to your Google Account: Next, sign in to your Google Account within the Google Maps app. This will allow you to access all the features and settings associated with your account.

4. Tap on your profile picture or initial: Once you’re signed in, locate and tap on your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with various options.

5. Select “Location sharing”: From the menu, select the “Location sharing” option. This will take you to the location sharing settings where you can manage who you share your location with.

6. Tap on “New share”: To start sharing your location with someone, tap on the “New share” button. This will allow you to choose the person you want to share your location with.

7. Choose the duration of sharing: After selecting “New share,” you will be prompted to choose how long you want to share your location with the person. You can select a specific duration or choose to share indefinitely until you manually stop sharing.

8. Select the person to share your location with: Once you’ve chosen the duration, you will see a list of contacts from your Google Contacts. Scroll through the list and select the person you want to share your location with by tapping on their name.

9. Confirm the sharing request: After selecting the person, you will be asked to confirm the sharing request. Make sure to review the details and duration before confirming.

10. Share your location: Once you’ve confirmed the sharing request, your location will be shared with the selected person. They will receive a notification and will be able to see your real-time location on their Google Maps app.

Remember, you can always stop sharing your location at any time by going back to the “Location sharing” settings and selecting the person you want to stop sharing with. Additionally, the person you’re sharing your location with can also choose to stop receiving your location updates.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance.