Find & share a location using Plus Codes

Plus Codes work similar to street addresses. They can help you get and use a simple digital address. They can also help you define a specific location for a conventional address. For example, you can identify different entrances to the same building. 

You can use Plus Codes to identify a specific location to receive deliveries, access emergency and social services, or direct people to a location. Since the codes are simple, you can easily share them with others. 

Plus Codes are based on latitude and longitude. They use a simple grid system and a set of 20 alphanumeric characters. The character list purposely excludes easy to confuse characters like “1” or “l.” 

Here’s an example of a Plus Code: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.

Find & share a location’s Plus Code

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
2. Find the location where you want to get a Plus Code. To drop a Pin   at the location, touch and hold the screen.
3. At the bottom, tap the “Dropped pin” panel.
4. Find the Plus Code beside the Plus Code logo  . For example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.
5. To copy a location’s code, tap the Plus Code .
6. To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.

Find & share your current location’s Plus Code

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
2. Tap the blue dot that shows your location. 
3. Swipe up on "Your location."
4. Scroll down to find the Plus Code for your current location. 
   • Example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle
5. To copy a location's code, tap Copy code.
6. To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.

If you’re offline, you might find a global Plus Code without a town or city name. Instead, an area code is added to the beginning of the Plus Code, like 9C5M8QQ7+V8.

Find a location with a Plus Code

To search for a location with a Plus Code:

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
2. At the top, in the search box, enter the Plus Code.
   1. To search a town or city you’re not currently in: Enter a Plus Code with a town or city name. For example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.
   2. To search a town or city you’re currently in: Enter only the 6- or 7-digit Plus Code. For example, if you’re in Seattle, you can directly search for JJXX+HR8.

Learn more about Plus Codes.