How to Share Location on WhatsApp
Sep. 26, 2024When you are out in the dark, all by yourself, then things can get dicey out there. In moments like these, it would be best to share your current location with loved ones. Don’t worry, WhatsApp’s location-sharing feature has got you covered, and in this read, we will show you how to share your location and live location on WhatsApp on iPhone and Android devices. Let’s take a look.
Share Your Current Location on WhatsApp
Sharing your current location on WhatsApp is relatively simple. And the process is quite similar on both, the Android and the iOS versions of the app. Just take a look at the steps below.
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Based on your GPS accuracy, you will see how accurate the coordinates are. In my case, the location is accurate up to 11 meters. The recipient can tap the Google Maps link to view your current location.
Now if you want to let others know your precise whereabouts, till you reach your destination, then you need to share your live location. Here is how you can do it on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
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The “Share live location” option does not appear when using WhatsApp on a companion device.
Once you have reached your destination safely, you can stop sharing your live location with the recipient. To do this, tap on theStop sharingbutton below the live location message on WhatsApp. The process is more or less the same on Android and iOS.
In the confirmation prompt, tap onStop. You will see the text “Live location ended” text to confirm you are not sharing your location anymore.
Sharing your location on WhatsApp is a convenient way to make sure your friends and family can easily find you in times of need or when you are traveling. With the live location feature, they can also be aware of your current location in real time. Meanwhile, you can check out our dedicated guide if you wish to learn how toshare your location on an iPhoneorusing Google Maps.
WhatsApp live location sharing happens in real-time, and hence, the app continuously updates your location to the contact as long as you have a reliable internet connection.
According to WhatsApp, the live location you share on WhatsApp is accurate up to 10 meters.
No, the WhatsApp Web app does not allow you to share your live location.
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