How long does my location stay shared?

Live sharing lasts 60 minutes by default, then stops on its own. You can also stop it manually beforehand.

Can I send a specific place without live sharing?

Yes. In the Location tool, search for an address or place and send it as a fixed point.

Yes. Messenger needs access to your location ("While Using the App") to be able to share it.

Difficulty : EasyDuration : 1 minUpdated on 2026-07-12by The WikiTheo team

To make it easier for people to find you, you can send your location on Messenger live, for a limited time. Here's how to do it, step by step.

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Allow location access
Allow location access so you can share it.
In the conversation, open "Location". If prompted, allow access ("While Using the App") in "Settings" › "Messenger".
Tap "Share Live Location"
"Share Live Location" sends it for 60 minutes.
On the map, tap "Share Live Location". Sharing lasts "60 minutes" by default.
Your location is sent
The contact sees your "Live Location" and can "View Location".
The other person receives your "Live Location" with a "View Location" button to find you on the map.

Your location is shared "live" for 60 minutes, then sharing stops on its own. You can "stop" sharing before it ends from the conversation.

How long does my location stay shared?: Live sharing lasts 60 minutes by default, then stops on its own. You can also stop it manually beforehand.
Can I send a specific place without live sharing?: Yes. In the Location tool, search for an address or place and send it as a fixed point.
Do I have to allow location access?: Yes. Messenger needs access to your location ("While Using the App") to be able to share it.