Manage your Location Sharing settings

Google Location Sharing is an Android setting. It lets you share your real-time location from devices with people you choose in Google apps or services such as Maps, Family Link, or Personal Safety.

This setting is device and account-specific. If you’re logged into your account on more than one device, adjust this setting for each device separately.

What info you share with Location Sharing

The Location Sharing setting is off by default. It can’t be turned on until you share your location with someone in:

• Maps

• Family Link 

• Personal Safety

People you choose to share your location with can see your:

• Name 

• Profile picture 

• Real-time location

• Battery status 

Shared info may also include where you’ve recently been. Google Maps may display how you’re traveling, such as walking or driving. 

For each person you share your location with, you can choose whether they’re allowed to create notifications about you.

Tip: If your account is managed by a parent or guardian, they can manage Location Sharing with the Family Link app .

What you need 

Important: Location Sharing works differently if a parent manages your Google Account. Learn more about location sharing on supervised accounts.

In order to share your location you need a(n):

• Google account 
• Mobile device 
• Active internet connection 
• “Use location” turned on for your device.  Learn how to manage your Android device’s location settings.

Tip: Location sharing may not be available for your Google Workspace domain. To turn on location sharing, ask your administrator.

If Location sharing doesn’t work for you, send us feedback.

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Stop sharing your location with a specific person

1. Visit myaccount.google.com.
2. At top left, click People & sharing.
3. Scroll down to “Info you can share with others,” click Location Sharing.
4. Tap Manage Location Sharing.
5. Tap the person’s name you want to stop sharing your location with.
   • If you share your location with a large number of people:
     1. Tap the section that shows the people you currently share your location with.
     2. Select the person.
     3. Next to the person's name, tap Stop.

Tip: You can also pause all location sharing in your Android device Settings section. Learn how to pause Location Sharing.