How To Share Your Location On Iphone Or Ipad

How to Share Your Location Using iCloud or Family Sharing

First, turn on Location services and set up a Family Sharing or iCloud account. Then, follow these steps on your iOS device:

How to Share Your Location Using the Messages App

iOS’ preinstalled communication app, ​Messages, lets you share your location, too. From within Messages:

How to Share Your Location Using the Apple Maps App

iOS’ Maps app makes it easy for the people meeting you to get turn-by-turn directions. To share your location in the Maps App:

How to Send Your Location Using Facebook Messenger

In Facebook Messenger:

How to Send Your Location Using Google Maps

If you prefer Google Maps over Apple Maps, sharing your location with Google Maps is an option, too. First, sign in to your Google account and then:

How to Send Your Location Using WhatsApp

WhatsApp is another popular chat app that allows you to share your location: If the recipient does not have a Google account, send a location link by tapping Messages (or tap More to choose a different app to send it through). A location sent this way is visible for a period you choose of up to 72 hours.