This wikiHow teaches you how to use Google Maps to find the address and map coordinates of your current location on your computer, phone, or tablet. If you have not enabled location services on your computer or device, you will be asked to enable these services before the location information is displayed.
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Method 1 of 2: On Mobile Devices
Step 1. Open Google Maps on your phone or tablet
This app is marked by a map icon with the letter “G” in the top left corner. You can find it on either the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or the app drawer (Android).
- If you haven't enabled location services yet, follow the on-screen instructions to enable them when prompted.
- The built-in map mode displays street names over the map image. To switch to satellite or ground view, tap the two diamonds overlapping each other in the upper right corner of the screen, then select “ Satellite " or " Terrain ”.
Step 2. Locate the blue dot on the map
The little blue circle represents your current location. The blue funnel around the dot indicates the direction you are going.
- If you don't see the blue dot, touch the blue and white compass icon on the right side of the map to display it. This icon looks like an upward-facing triangle on an iPhone or iPad, or a circular target with four prominent lines on Android devices.
- Double-tap the blue dot to enlarge the map view and get a closer look at the location. You can also pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the map.
- Drag your finger on the map to change its position if you want. Touch the compass icon in the lower-right corner of the screen to re-center the current location in the center of the screen.
Step 3. Touch and hold the blue dot to drop the marker
Lift your finger once the red needle appears above the blue dot. Your location information panel will be displayed.
Step 4. Slide the Dropped pin panel upwards
This pane is below or to the side of the map, depending on your device's screen size. The map will zoom to show information about your location, including street names (above) and their latitude and longitude coordinates (below screen).
Method 2 of 2: On Computer
Step 1. Visit https://maps.google.com via a web browser
You can use a modern web browser like Safari, Chrome, or Edge to find your current location on Google Maps.
Step 2. Click the blue and white target symbol
It's in the lower-right corner of the map. The map will show your current location and center it to the center of the screen. The location is marked by a blue dot.
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If you have not enabled location services, you will get an error message asking you to activate the service. Here's how to enable it:
- Windows: Open menu “ Start ” > “ Settings ” > “ Privacy ” > “ Location ”, then slide the first two switches on the right panel to the on or “On” position.
- MacOS: Open menu Apple > “ System Preferences ” > “ Security & Privacy ” > “ Privacy ” > “ Location Services ”, then check the boxes next to “Enable Location Services” and “Safari“.
Step 3. Right-click the blue location point on the map
After that, the context menu will open wider.
Step 4. Click What's here?
on the menu.
The address and latitude and longitude coordinates of the current location will be displayed in a box below the map.
Step 5. Click the address to view more information
The address is at the bottom of the map. The panel on the left side of the screen opens wider and displays additional information, including location sharing and storage options.
