What does sharing a location mean?

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"Share location" typically refers to the action of sending your current geographical coordinates to another person or service through a digital platform. This feature is commonly found in messaging apps, social media platforms, or navigation applications. By sharing your location, you allow others to see where you are on a map in real-time or provide them with your current coordinates, usually marked with location pin on a map.

How to share location on android?

To share your location on Android, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Google Maps:
  • Open the Google Maps app on your Android device.
  • Tap on the blue dot that represents your current location.
  • In the pop-up menu that appears, select "Share your location."
  • Choose the app or contact with whom you want to share your location.
  • Select the duration for which you want to share your location, if applicable.
  • Send the share link.
  1. Messaging Apps:
  • Many messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram have a built-in location-sharing feature.
  • Open the chat with the person you want to share your location with.
  • Look for the attachment icon (usually a paperclip or "+" sign) and tap on it.
  • Choose the option for sharing location (usually represented by a map pin).
  • Select your location or allow the app to access your current location.
  • Send the location to the recipient.
  1. Directly from the Android mobile device:
  • Some Android devices have a built-in feature to share location directly from the device settings.
  • Go to your device's Settings app.
  • Look for the "Location" or "Security & Location" option.
  • Select "Share my location" or a similar option.
  • Choose the app or contact you want to share your location with.
  • Confirm the sharing.

How to share location on iPhone?

To share your location on an iPhone device, you can use several methods, including:

  1. Apple Messages App:
  • Open the Messages app and start a conversation with the person you want to share your location with.
  • Tap on the "i" icon in the top right corner of the conversation.
  • Select "Share My Location."
  • Choose to share your location for an hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.
  1. Apple Maps:
  • Open the Apple Maps app on your iPhone.
  • Tap on the blue dot that represents your current location.
  • In the pop-up window, tap "Share My Location."
  • Select the app or contact with whom you want to share your location.
  • Choose the duration for which you want to share your location.
  1. Find My App:
  • Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
  • Tap on the "Share My Location" tab at the bottom of the screen.
  • Select the person you want to share your location with, or tap "Add People" to choose from your contacts.
  • Choose to share your location for one hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.

Other common names for "location sharing"

  1. Drop a pin
  2. Send me your GPS
  3. GPS drop
  4. Pin/share your spot
  5. Ping me your location
  6. Let me know where you're at
  7. Give me your coordinates
  8. Mark/pin yourself on a map