How to Share Your Location via WhatsApp: iPhone & Android (2024)

Written byRain Kengly

Last Updated: March 28, 2024Fact Checked

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1. 1

   Open the WhatsApp app. It's a green app with a white phone icon on it.^[1]

   • WhatsApp is available for iOS in the App Store. Set up WhatsApp if you haven't done so already.
2. 2

   Tap the Chats tab. This option is at the bottom of the screen, between Camera and Settings. You can select a conversation from here.

   • If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen.

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3. 3

   Tap a conversation. Doing so will open the conversation with the corresponding contact.

   • You can also tap the "New Message" icon in the top-right corner of the Chats page to create a new message, or you can search for messages.
4. 4

   Tap +. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will open a pop-up menu.

5. 5

   Tap Location. This option is near the bottom of the pop-up menu, underneath Document.

   • If this is your first time sharing your location, you may need to allow permissions. Select Once, While Using This App, or Always. If you want to share your location for a long period of time, select Always.
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   Tap Send Your Current Location. It's below the map at the top of the screen. You'll also see a list of nearby establishments such as parks, schools, and stores that you can send instead.

   • WhatsApp will send a map with a red pin indicating your location.
   • Your recipient may tap the "Share" arrow in the bottom-left corner of the screen and then tap Open in Maps to receive directions.
   • If you want to share your location for a period of time, tap Share Live Location located at the top of the listing. Select 15 Minutes, 1 Hour, or 8 Hours, then tap the blue arrow.
     • If you want to stop sharing, return to the chat log and tap Stop Sharing on the map.

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1. 1

   Open the WhatsApp app. It's the green app with a white phone icon on it.^[2]

   • If you aren't logged in, enter your phone number to do so now.
   • WhatsApp is available for Android in the Google Play Store.
2. 2

   Tap the Chats tab. This option is in the top-left corner of the screen. You'll see a list of your existing chat conversations appear.

   • If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. 3

   Tap a conversation. Doing so will open the conversation with the corresponding contact.

   • You can also tap the green "New Message" icon in the bottom-right corner of the "Chats" page and then select a contact to create a new message.
   • If you create a group with trusted users, you'll be able to share your location with multiple people at once.
4. 4

   Tap the paperclip icon. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen, within the message field.

5. 5

   Tap Location. This will be underneath the green pinpoint icon.

   • If this is your first time sharing your location, you may need to allow permissions. Select All the time, Only while using the app, or Ask every time. If you want to share your location for a long period of time, select All the time.
6. 6

   Tap Send your current location. It's just below the map that's near the top of the screen. You'll also see a list of nearby establishments such as parks, schools, and stores that you can send instead.

   • WhatsApp will send a map with a red pin indicating your location.
   • Your recipient may tap the "Share" arrow in the bottom-left corner of the screen and then tap Open in Maps to receive directions.
   • If you want to share your location for a period of time, tap Share Live Location located at the top of the listing. Select 15 Minutes, 1 Hour, or 8 Hours, then tap the green arrow.
     • If you want to stop sharing, return to the chat log and tap Stop Sharing on the map.

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