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How Google Maps can let a friend know you got home safe

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares how you can let a friend know you got home safe through Google Maps.

Sharing your whereabouts with your loved ones so they know you're safe or can call for help if you're in danger can be very comforting to them and you, and it's now easier than ever with the use of Google maps. Here's how:

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How to share your Google Maps location on an iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser

• Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or log in to Google maps at Google.com/maps
• Tap your profile picture in the top right
• Click Location Sharing
• Tap the "Share Location" button
• In the first row you see, select the amount of time you’re sharing your location. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing your location indefinitely, be sure to set a time frame when you’re traveling to then expire (i.e. "for 1 hour" or "until you turn this off").
• In the next row, select the people with whom you want to share your location.  Note: anyone with the link you send via email or text will be able to see your name, photo, and real-time location.
• Click Share button
• Your contact will receive an email or text message with a link. Once clicked, your contact can view your location on a Google Map on their device.

Here's where you can share your location with friends and loved ones.

How to stop sharing your location on an iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser

• Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or login in to Google maps at Google.com/maps
• Tap your profile picture in the top right
• Select Location Sharing
• In the bottom row, you’ll see the contact you shared your location with
• Click that row
• In the next menu, in the second row, click "Stop", to stop sharing your location.

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Can I share with someone who doesn't have a Google account?

Yes, you may share your Google Maps location with someone who does not have a Google account. The steps to going about this are just a little different.

• On your mobile device or tablet, open the Google Maps app
• Tap your profile picture and go to Location Sharing
• Click Share Location
• Click More Options
• A Share with a link menu will pop up.  Click the "Share" button
• Tap Copy to copy your location-sharing link
• Paste that link in an email, text, or other messaging app and send it to whoever you wish to share your location with.

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