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Give Maps location permission in your browser. On your computer, open Chrome and go to Google Maps. At the bottom right, click My location . If you're asked to share your location, choose Allow. If the blue dot appears and shows your location, then Maps already has location permission in your browser.
If you don’t want someone’s real-time location on your map, you can hide it. You can turn their location back on at any time. On your computer, open Google Maps. Click Menu Location sharing. Tap their icon. To temporarily hide someone, tap Hide on map. Tip: You can permanently block someone’s location from your map.
Go to the "Location History" section of your Google Account. Choose whether your account or your devices can report Location History to Google. Your account and all devices: At the top, turn Location History on or off. Only a certain device: Under "This device" or "Devices on this account," turn the device on or off.
Swipe down on the placesheet. Tap Live . Once you’re in Live View: Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location. Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street, instead of trees and people. Once Maps knows where you are, you’ll get the distance to your destination.
Add to Google Maps and earn badges. Control who finds your Google Maps contributions. Follow a Google Maps profile. Use the Contribute tab. Fix a missing address or wrong pin location. Post photo updates of a place. Set photo permissions on your iPhone or iPad. Check facts about places on Google Maps. Tips for contributing high quality reviews ...
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Timeline measures distances in miles or kilometers is based on your country or region. On your computer, open Google Maps. Sign in with the same Google Account that you use on your mobile device. At the top left, click Menu . Click Timeline . To find another date, at the top, choose a day, month, and year.
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app. In the search bar, enter a destination or tap it on the map. Tap Directions . Above the map in the travel mode toolbar, tap Walking . In the bottom center, tap Live View . Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location.
Search for a place on Google Maps. On your computer, open Google Maps. Type an address or name of a place. Press Enter or click Search . To filter your search results, use the drop-down menus below the search box. You get search results as red mini-pins or red dots, where mini-pins show the top results. The square pins are ads.
To close or remove a custom map from appearing in Google Maps: Tap a place, line, or region from the My Map. At the bottom, tap the My Maps icon . Tap View Map Legend. Tap Close . If you have problems creating or editing your My Maps, visit the My Maps help center. Was this helpful?