How to Share Your Location on WhatsApp
Want to show a friend where you are, or share your route in real time? WhatsApp lets you share your location in seconds, on both iPhone and Android. You can send your current position or turn on live sharing so the person can follow you on a map. Here's how to do it, step by step.
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Sharing your location on WhatsApp, step by step
Open the chat in WhatsApp
Start by opening the relevant chat in WhatsApp. Launch "WhatsApp" and open the "chat" with the person you want to send your location to.
Open location sharing
The "Location" option opens a map centered on your position. Tap the "paperclip" icon (Android) or the "+" at the bottom left (iPhone), then choose "Location." If WhatsApp asks, "allow" access to your location.
Choose and send your location
Choose your current location or live sharing, then send. Tap "Send your current location" to share where you are, or "Share live location" if you want the person to follow you in real time. Your location is sent to the chat right away.
Good to know
"Live sharing" stops automatically after the duration you choose (15 minutes, 1 hour or 8 hours), and you can "stop it at any time" from the chat.
Good to know
- Live location requires your phone's "GPS" to be turned on.
- The person doesn't need to share their location back.
- To stop sharing, open the chat and tap "Stop sharing."
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between current location and live location?
- Current location sends a fixed point at that moment. Live location updates your position in real time for a set duration, ideal for a journey.
- Can the person track me indefinitely?
- No. Live sharing stops automatically after the duration you choose, and you can stop it whenever you want.
- How do I share my location on iPhone?
- Open the chat, tap the + at the bottom left, choose Location, allow access, then send your current or live location.
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