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The real-time location sharing feature on Google Maps has been updated for the Google Maps app, making it easy for users to track their movement routes with just a smartphone connected to the Internet. To use this feature, you need to enable GPS on Android and iOS devices first.
Simplest tips for sharing your location on Google Maps
Guide to Share Real-Time Location on Google Maps
- 1. Quick Guide
- Step 1: Open Google Maps => Sign in to your account
Step 2: Select Share location => Send your location link to others.
2. Detailed Guide
Step 1: Open Google Maps on your phone, sign in to your account if prompted.
Reference: Sign in to your Google account on Android
Step 2: Tap on the account icon => select Share location
Step 3: Press Share location => choose For 1 hour and adjust the sharing time on Google Maps real-time.
Step 4: Select the recipient you want to share your location with.
Step 5: Tap Share => click OK to enable GPS.
=> After sharing your real-time location on Google Maps, others who open the link you shared or turn on Google Maps will know where you are.
To disable real-time Google Maps location sharing, simply tap on the name of the person who shared it, select Stop, and you're done.
Now, your friends just need to click on your shared link to easily see where you're headed at any given time. Aside from real-time location sharing on Google Maps, using Google Traffic to check for roadblocks and traffic jams helps you choose the appropriate mode of transportation and route.
