How to Share Location on iPhone (2024)
Sharing your location is a handy feature to have. Whether you’re trying to let someone track you in real-time as you make your way to a meet-up point or simply sharing your location so your loved ones can know your whereabouts, you can do it very easily on your iPhone. You can even just share your current location, instead of your live real-time location with people. In this article, we’ve mentioned 10 ways to share location on iPhone. Without any ado, let’s begin!
Note:Before getting started, make sure you have enabled location services on your device. To do so, head into theSettings app -> Privacy & Security -> Location Servicesand then turn on the toggle.
How to Share Location on iPhone using Find My
If you have set upFamily Sharing on your iOS device, you can take advantage of theFind My appto share your location with ease.
That’s it, you have now started sharing your location with the selected contact using Find My. The other person will also get an option to share his location.
Things to keep in mind
How to stop sharing your location
If, for some reason, you want to stop sharing your location with people in Find My, simply follow the steps below.
How to Share Your iPhone Location using Messages App
If you use iMessage frequently, you might want toshare location in iMessagesinstead. With iOS 17, the sharing location in the Messages app has gotten much easier. Here’s how to do that.
If you anytime wish to stop sharing the location with the contact, tap on the Map in the conversation thread and chooseStop Sharing My Location.
This is just the tip of the iceberg as iMessage has got many more handy tricks up its sleeve. To explore more such cool tricks, check out our roundup of thebest iMessage tips.
Note:If you’re using iOS 16 or earlier, you must open the Messages app, tap on the name of the contact from the top, and choose the Share My Location option.
How to Share Your Location with a Contact on iPhone
Other than the Messages app, you can also share your location with a contact in the Contacts app on your iPhone.
How to Share Your Location on iPhone Using Apple Maps
How to Share Your Current Location on iPhone Using Google Maps
Even though Apple Maps has shown a lot of improvements, Google Maps still has an edge. If you want tofind out what separates the two leading navigation apps, check out our in-depth comparison.
How to Share Your Real-Time Location on iPhone Using Google Maps
How to Share Your Current/Real-Time Location on iPhone Using WhatsApp
For private location sharing, WhatsApp is as good as any app.
How to Share Your Current/Real-Time Location on iPhone Using Telegram
Telegram also provides a quick way to share the current or real-time locations.
How to Share Your Location on iPhone Using Signal
If you’re a Signal user, here’s how to share your location with your contacts on Signal.
How to Share Location on iPhone Using Messenger
At any time, you decide to stop sharing the location, return to the same chat thread, and hitStop Sharing Location.
So you see, how easily you can share location on your iPhone. If you can’t share your location, make sure you’ve enabled Location Services on your device. In case of any doubts, you can reach out to us in the comments below.
Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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