Fix a missing address or wrong pin location

You can publicly add or edit addresses in Maps. Add postal addresses, fix where packages would be delivered or adjust pin locations.

Fix an address

Important:

Organisations or governments can fix multiple addresses on Google Maps with Google Maps Content Partners. These organisations or governments must meet our partner and content requirements to do so

To fix an individual address:
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app Maps.
  2. Search for an address. Then, tap Suggest an edit and then Fix an address
  3. Move the map to the centre of the building. 
  4. Enter the address information.
  5. To submit, tap Post.

To add an address for a road that isn't on the map, first add the road.

Add a new address

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app Maps.
  2. Tap Contribute Contribute and then Edit map and then Fix an address.
  3. Move the map to the centre of the building.
  4. Enter the address information.
  5. To submit, tap Send.

To fix multiple addresses: You must add each address individually with the steps above.

Add a new address to building

When you zoom in on Maps, a dashed outline appears for a building to indicate that its address may not be up to date. To add an address:
  1. Drop a pin and tap on the banner Add address.
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  3. Tap Post to submit.

Make other place or address edits

Add a private label

You can add a private label to places on your map. When you fix an address, your update is publicly available. But only you can see your private labels. Labelled places show up on your map, in search suggestions and in the 'Your places' screen.

Add a missing place or building

You can also add missing places, like public landmarks, coffee shops or other local businesses. Learn how to add missing places to the map.

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