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How To Save Location On Google Maps

Last Updated : 05 Feb, 2024
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Discover the joy of saving your favorite places on Google Maps! Have you ever found a special spot or a cool hangout? Now, you can easily save those places on your map. This guide will show you simple steps so you never forget your favorite spots. No more struggling with addresses or forgetting where to meet – you can now keep everything in one place. Let’s make navigation easy and fun by learning how to save locations on Google Maps. Join us for a hassle-free way to make every destination memorable with just a tap.

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How Do I Mark My Current Location on Google Maps

By adding a pin to your current location you will be able to Mark your Current Location on Google Maps

Note: Make sure that you have updated version of Google Maps

Step 1: Open Google Maps

Open the Google Map application on your device

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Launch Google Maps

Step 2: Navigate to the current location

Click on the location Button as shown below and check your current location

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Navigate to the Current location

Step 3: Mark the Location

Press and hold on to your current location(Blue Dot ) on the map until a red pin appears.

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pin the location

Step 4: Select Add Label

Now at the bottom, you will able to see the options like “Direction”, “Start”, “Save”, “Share”, and “Add label” form that select the option named “Add Label”

Tip: Here you can save your current location also by selecting the “Save Option “

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Add Table

Step 5: Enter Name and Save

Enter the name of the location and save the location.

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Mark My Current Location

How Do I Create a Location on Google Maps for iPhone and Android

Step 1: Open Google Maps

Open the Google Maps application on your device.

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Open google maps

Step 2: Change the view to the Satellite view

To get a satellite for the Proper and accurate view click on the square icon and click on the Satellite button.

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Change view

Satellite View is selected

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Satellite option

Step 3: Navigate to the contribute option

On the bottom of the screen, there is the option to contribute click on that option.

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Step 4: Click on the add place button

To add the place just click on the “Add place” button.

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Add place

Step 5: Enter Details and Submit

Add Place Name, Category, and Address, and click on the submit button.

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Note: Edit map location by set ting proper location and then click on submit button.

How to Save Location On Google Maps

You can save a location on Google Maps on mobile devices and desktops. Below are the steps for all three ways.

  • Android Device
  • iOS Device
  • Desktop
     

How To Save Location On Google Maps in Android Device

Step 1: Open Google Maps

Open the Google Maps application on your device.

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Launch Google maps

Step 2: Search For location

Search any location which you want to want to save.

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Search Location

Step 3: Select the location and Click the Save button

After searching the appropriate location you will be able to see the location below on screen. Click on the “Save” button.

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Save Location

Step 4: Add a tag to save

Add tags like favorites, want to go, travel plans, Starred places or you can add new tags by clicking the “+ New List” Button and adding name and then clicking on the “Done” button available on the top right corner.

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Add Tag

Step 5: Preview the Saved location

You can see the saved location on the save screen.

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Check saved location

How To Save Location On Google Maps in iPhone

Step 1: Open Google Maps

Open the Google Maps application on your device.

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Apple: Launch Google Maps

Step 2: Search For location

Search any location which you want to want to save.

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Apple: Search Location

Step 3: Select the location and Click the Save button

After searching the appropriate location you will be able to see the below screen. and then click on the “Save” button.

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Apple: Save Location

Step 4: Add a tag to save

You can save that particular location by adding a tag or you can add a new tag also by clicking the “+ New List” Button adding the name and then clicking on the “Finish” button.

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Apple: Add save Tag

Saved Section

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Apple: Checked Save Locations

How To Save Location On Google Maps in Desktop?

Step 1: Open Google Maps on your Desktop

Open the Google Maps application on your device.

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Computer: Search on desktop

Step 2: Search For location

Search any location which you want to want to save.

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Computer: Search location

Step 3: Select Location and click on the save button

After searching the appropriate location you will be able to see the below screen. and then click on the “Save.

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Computer: save location

Step 4: Add a tag to save

as shown below you can save that particular location by adding tags like favorites, want to go, travel plans, or Starred places or you can add a new tag also by clicking the “+ New List” Button and adding a name and then clicking on “Finish” button which is available at the bottom of the screen

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Computer: Add a tag to the location

Step 5: See your saved location

Now you can see that saved location on the same screen as shown below. To see the saved location click on the save button and See the location which you have saved.

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Computer: saved location

Conclusion

Here in this article, we discussed how to save Location On Google Maps using Android mobile phones iPhones, and desktops. WE also discussed regarding why and how sharing locations on Google Maps can be done easily.

FAQs on How To Save Location On Google Maps

Can I share my location with multiple people at the same time?

Yes, Google Maps allows you to share your location with multiple contacts simultaneously. Just choose all the recipients when prompted.

Is it possible to save multiple locations?

Yes, it is possible to save multiple location Google Maps allows you to save number of locations with number of tags

How do I save my current location?

You can save your current location by adding label to it and it will look as red pin on map.

Open Google Maps > Find Location > Mark Location > Add Label > Enter Details > Save

Tip: If you are using laptop or Computer then hold (Ctrl + F) if you are using windows, For Mac (command + F) and paste this “Save Option” you will be able to see the section of How we can pin location

How do I pin my location on Google Maps?

To pin your location just navigate to the location and hold on your location on the map until a red pin appears. 
 



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