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How to use drop pin in google maps to share a specific location?

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How to use drop pin in google maps?

A “drop pin” in Google Maps allows you to place a marker at a specific location on the map and save that location for later use.

Just Open Google Maps, Find the location you want to mark and place a drop pin, and tap and hold on to the location to place the drop pin, A red pin will appear at the location you selected. Now, save the location, you can give it a label, such as Home or Work. Find it at the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select “Your places.”

Steps

  1. Open Google Maps on your smartphone or computer.
  2. Find the location you want to mark and place a drop pin. On a smartphone, tap and hold on the location to place the drop pin. On a computer, click on the location.
  3. A red pin will appear at the location you selected, along with a card displaying information about the location, such as its address and reviews.
  4. If you want to save the location, you can give it a label, such as “Home” or “Work,” and then add it to a list of saved places by tapping or clicking on the “Save” button.
  5. To access the saved locations, tap or click on the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select “Your places.” From there, you can view and manage all of your saved locations.
  6. To remove a saved location, go to “Your places,” select the location, and tap or click on the “Delete” button.

Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad and Android

Drop a pin in Google Maps is a great way to share a specific location with someone. With just a few taps, you can send a pin to your friends or family so they know exactly where you are. Here’s how to drop a pin on an iPhone or iPad.

First, open the Google Maps app on your device. Make sure you’re logged into your Google account, as this will ensure that you have access to all of the features in Google Maps. 

Once the app is open, find the location you want to share. You can type in an address or zoom into the map until you find the desired place. 

When you have located the correct spot, tap and hold the place on the map until the Pin appears. Then, drag the Pin to the exact location you want to share and release it. 

Next, tap the Share Location button in the lower-right corner of the screen. This will open a menu where you can choose how long you want to share your location. Select an option from the list and hit Share. That’s all there is to it! 

Now, whoever you sent the Google Map pin to will be able to view your precise location. Dropping a pin in Google Maps is a great way to stay connected with people, and it’s easy to do when you follow these steps.

So to Drop a pin on your iPhone or Android phone, follow the below steps:

1. Open the Google Maps app.

2. Find the location on the map where you want to drop the pin, and zoom in as far as you need to see it clearly.

3. Tap and hold the spot where you want to drop a pin until you see the pin appear under your finger.

Now you can use the pin. For example, you can tap “Directions” to get directions from your current location to the dropped pin.

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Drop a pin on your desktop

1. Open Google Maps on your computer.

2. Zoom and pan around the map until you find the location you want to drop the pin.

3. Click the spot where you want to drop the pin. You should see a small grey pin appear and an info box will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Now it’s time to use the pin. If you click the blue Navigate icon in the info box, Google Maps will open the navigation page. You can enter the starting location and get driving directions.

Choose how long you want to share your location

Once you drop a pin on Google Maps and tapped Share Location, you will be asked to choose how long you want to share your location. You have three options:

  1. For One Hour: Your friends will be able to see your location on the map for one hour. After the hour is up, the location sharing will end automatically. 
  2. Until you turn it off: You can choose to keep sharing your location until you manually turn it off. 
  3. Share indefinitely: If you select this option, your friends will be able to see your location on the map until you turn it off manually. 

Once you have selected an option, just tap Share and you’re done! Your friends will now be able to see your shared location on their Google Maps app.