Tap: How to Share a Location on Apple Messages

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Method 1of 2:

Sharing Your Current Location

1. Tap the Messages app.
2. Tap on a conversation.
3. Tapi. It's located in the upper right corner. It looks like a circle with an "i" in it.
4. TapSend My Current Location. A message containing your exact location will be sent to your recipients.
   • TapShare My Current Locationto share your location continuously. You can choose to share for one hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.
   • To stop sharing your location, simply tapStop Sharing My Location.

Method 2of 2:

Sharing a General Location

1. Tap the Maps app.
2. Type in an address.
   • Alternatively, you can type in the name of a location, and tap on it to bring up the address.
3. Drag up on the location window.
4. Tap the share button. It appears in line with the address. It looks like a square with an arrow pointing up out of it.
5. TapMessage.
6. Type in a recipient.
7. TapSend. The location will be sent to your recipient!