Sharing your current location with someone on WhatsApp is easy. How you do it depends on the type of device that you’re using, but no matter what phone or operating system you have, sending your location to another person only takes a few taps.
The first thing that you need to do is make sure your GPS is turned on for both the sender’s and the recipient’s phone.
Next, open WhatsApp on your phone. If you aren’t automatically signed in, enter the number of the person who you want to share your location with followed by “@whatsapp” into the “To” field.
The Live Position feature allows you to share your current location with the participants in an individual or group conversation for a set length of time. You have complete choice over whether and how long your live location is shared. You may also revoke your permission to share your current location at any moment. Your live location will no longer be shared after it has been paused or expired. Individuals with whom you shared your live location will continue to view it as a static thumbnail picture, which they may press to see your most recent updated position.
This feature is end-to-end encrypted, which ensures that only the individuals you shared your live location with may view it. Visit WhatsApp Security to learn more about your WhatsApp security. For more information about WhatsApp’s privacy policies, check our Privacy Policy.
How to share your location on WhatsApp using an iPhone or Android
Share your live location on Whatsapp
- In your phone’s Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > App permissions > Location > switch on WhatsApp, enable location permissions for WhatsApp. Alternatively, if you just opened WhatsApp, go to Settings > Apps & alerts > WhatsApp > Permissions > switch on Location on your phone.
- Create a private or group conversation.
- Attach
> Location > Share your live location. - Choose how long you’d like to share your live location. After the period of time you specify, your live location will no longer be shared. Add a comment if desired.
- Press the Send
Button.
How to Share Your Location on Whatsapp Using an iPhone
1. On your iPhone, open WhatsApp.
2. If it isn’t already chosen, tap “Chats.”
3. Select the group or person with whom you wish to share your location.
4. In the bottom-left corner, tap the + sign.
5. Select “Location” from the drop-down menu.
6. Choose whether to share your location all of the time or “Only While Using the App.”
7. Click “Send Your Current Location” or “Share Live Location” to send your current location.
- If you opt to send your current location, you will only receive a pin of your current position.
- Sending your live location will keep your location updated as you travel for the time period you specify.
How to Share Your Location on Whatsapp Using Your Android
1. On your Android device, open WhatsApp.
2. If it isn’t already chosen, tap “Chats.”
3. Select the group or person with to share your location.
4. At the bottom of the screen, tap the paperclip icon.
5. Select the Location icon from the drop-down menu.
6. You may choose to “Send Your Current Location” or “Share Live Location,” which will update your location as you move, much as on the iPhone.
7. Press the “Send” button.
WhatsApp is a great tool for communicating with friends and family, whether members of the group are spread out throughout the world or all in one place. It’s also perfect if you want to stay up-to date without interrupting other people!
