Learn how to pin location on WhatsApp with our guide. Sharing location comes in handy when giving directions or meeting up with someone. The WhatsApp mobile app allows you to share with someone a pin of your current location. The recipient will open your dropped pin location in a Maps application of their choice and get directions to that location from wherever they are.
Location sharing is sharing where you are either with your spouse, kids, friends, work colleagues, or others. When you share a location, it sends the exact coordinates of a location to the recipient, allowing them to navigate and find your location easily.
On WhatsApp, you can share your live location for 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 8 hours, depending on your choice. The live location feature is dynamic and shares your real-time location even if you leave the WhatsApp app.
Here’s how to share your location on WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices.
How to Pin Location on WhatsApp for Android
Here are the steps on how to pin location on WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
- Tap on “Chats,” if you’ve not already selected.
- Open a chat with someone or a group you want to share your location with.
- Tap the “Attach” button (the paperclip icon) in the chat bar.
- Tap on the “Location” icon from the list of options.
- You can either select “Share Live Location or “Send Your Current Location.” When you share your live location, your location will be updated in real-time for the duration you’ve chosen even if you’re not using the app.
- Tap on “Send” to share your location with the recipient.
How to Pin Location on WhatsApp for iPhone
Here are the steps on how to send a location pin on WhatsApp for iPhone;
- Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone device.
- Tap on “Chats,” if you’ve not already selected.
- Open a chat with someone or a group you want to share your location with.
- Tap the plus icon on the bottom left of your chat screen.
- Tap on the “Location” icon from the list of options.
- WhatsApp doesn’t have access to your location information, first, WhatsApp will ask you to grant access to your location. Once you’ve granted it access, you will be able to see your location on a map.
- The next step is to tap on “Send Your Current Location” or “Share Live Location,” which will update your location as you move.
- Tap “Send” to share your location with the recipient and you will have dropped your pin location.
Your recipients can open the pin location on Maps or Google Maps depending on their preference and see your current location.
How to Stop Sharing Location on WhatsApp
How to stop sharing your live location: Open chat with a person or group you have shared your location with>Tap stop sharing>then stop.
How to stop sharing your live location in all chats and groups: Open your WhatsApp>Tap on the three vertical dots at the top right corner> Tap on Setting>Privacy>Live location>Tap stop sharing>then stop.
Share Your Location on WhatsApp
Share your location on WhatsApp with friends and family and make it easy for them to find you. You don’t have to worry about your location privacy as the location is end-to-end encrypted and secure just like other WhatsApp messages. The only persons able to see your location are the ones you have opted to share your live location with.
I hope this guide has helped learn how to share location on WhatsApp with friends. You can share with friends and family.
