Download Article Show Download Article Do you need to find the exact address or coordinates of your current location? If you're using Google Maps, getting your current location is incredibly easy! This wikiHow article will teach you how to use Google Maps on your phone, tablet, or computer to find out where you are right now.
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Thanks for submitting a tip for review! ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To get your current location on Google Maps using your smartphone or tablet, tap the Google Maps icon on the home screen (for iPhones and iPads) or in the app drawer (for Androids). If you haven't already enabled Location Services, follow the on-screen instructions to do so when prompted. Next, find the blue dot on the map, which represents your current location. The soft blue cone around the dot shows which direction you’re currently facing. If you don't see the blue dot, tap the cursor icon on the right side of the map to display it. Double-tap the blue dot to zoom in for a closer look. You can also use the pinching gesture to zoom in or out. Drag your finger on the map if you'd like to reposition it and tap the cursor icon to re-center back to your current location. To learn more about your current location, tap and hold the blue dot to drop a pin and a panel will appear with information. If you’re using Google Maps on your desktop or laptop computer, open your browser and navigate to https://maps.google.com. Click the blue-and-white target symbol near the bottom-right corner of the map to re-center the map and display your current location, which will be marked with a blue dot. Right-click the blue dot on the map and a context menu will expand. Click “What’s here?” on the menu to see your current location's address and latitude/longitude coordinates. For even more information, like how to share or save your location, click the share icon on the left panel. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 668,222 times. Is this article up to date?How can I know my current location?Find your current location on the map. On your computer, open Google Maps.. At the bottom right, click My location. . The blue dot shows your location.. Can Google Maps tell me my current location?Every version of Google Maps has a "Current Location" button. Tap this, and the map will zoom over to your exact location — give or take a few hundred feet.
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