How to Share Location on an iPhone [6 Easy Ways]

Part 1. How to Enable Location Service on an iPhone

If you want to share your location with anyone, the first step is to enable location service on an iPhone. Here are a few simple steps you'll need to follow!

• Open the “Settings” application on your iPhone and scroll down until you find the “Privacy” section.
• Under the “Privacy” option, select the “Location Services.” Here, you'll need to turn on the location services by simply swiping the slider to the right side.

Part 2. How to Share My Location on iPhone [6 Ways]

The iPhone comes with a whole suite of applications to send live iPhone locations to any other user. While some of them are easy and can be completed in a few steps, others require you to install third-party apps. These are some of the easiest ways to share iPhone locations that function well.

#1 Messages App

Apple's very own Messages app can help you send iPhone location with the contacts — without installing third-party applications. Here's how to share your location on an iPhone via Messages:

• Go to the Messages app and then open the conversation with whom you'd like to share the location.
• Next, select the icon of the person you're chatting with — typically located at the top of the screen.
• You'll see the information icon (generally represented by “i” in a circle). Click it and then choose whether you want to “send your location” or “share your location” with the contact.

#2 Google Maps

There's no doubt that we have all used Google Maps for navigation, but did you know it's one of the simplest ways to send location? For this, you'll need to log in to your Google account and follow the steps listed below.

• Go to the Google Maps app and then click on the account image located in the upper right corner.
• Then, tap the “Share Location” option.
• From here, you'll have two options: either share the location directly with your contacts or tap “More Options,” typically located below the contacts, to send the location with a link.
• Tap “Share” to confirm your action.

#3 Apple Maps

If you prefer using Apple Maps for all the navigation, you really don't need any other app for sending location. Here are the simple steps to send location details via Apple Maps:

• Open Apple Maps and then click the arrowhead icon to view your current location.
• The next step is to drag the panel at the lower half of the screen.
• Scroll down until you find the Share My Location icon. Tap to proceed.
• From the suggestions menu, simply choose the person with whom you'd like to share the iPhone location or just select the app, like Mail or Messages. Finally, press the blue send arrow.

#4 Contacts App

If you want to share location exclusively with people who have an iPhone device, you may use this method. It's pretty easy and helps you get the job done faster. Here's how to send my location on an iPhone:

• Open the Contacts app on your iPhone and then find the person with whom you'd like to share the current iPhone location.
• There, you'll find the “Share My Location” option. Tap it and then choose how long you would like to keep sharing the location.

#5 Find My App

Apple’s Find My app helps you locate your own Apple devices in addition to other iPhone users. It's a combination of two former Apple apps: Find My iPhone and Find My Friends. But here's a catch: Find My app only works when sharing location with other iPhone users.

• Go to your iPhone’s home screen and tap on the Find My app.
• On the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on People.
• You'll find the list of contacts at the top of the iPhone screen. There, select the “+” symbol.
• Select the Share My Location option, followed by tapping the name of the person with whom you want to share the current location. Tap Send.

#6 Family Sharing

Apple’s Family Sharing service allows you to share things like photo albums, media purchases, and subscriptions with up to 5 people in the family. It's also a great way to let your family know where you are.

• Go to Settings on your iPhone, followed by selecting Apple ID, iCloud+, and the Media & Purchases button.
• Select the Family Sharing option and then choose up to five friends or family members' contacts.
• Once selected, tap the blue arrow to send the location.

That's it! There are endless ways to share current iPhone locations with others. For example, if you want to share your location with friends or family, then the Family Sharing app might make more sense. On the other hand, for those looking for the simplest way to send location so anyone can reach the place, then Google Apps or Apple Maps seem to be a more sensible choice.

Part 3. How to Turn Off the Location on iPhone

Do you ever get a feeling that someone is constantly watching out? Well, location-sharing services of iPhone let navigation apps and ride-sharing services know your device's location (and yours, too). Thankfully, there's a way to turn off location sharing on the iPhone. Here's how to do it:

• Go to the iPhone settings and then click on “Privacy & Security.”
• Now, choose the “Location Services” option and then turn off the green toggle switch.
• Confirm that you'd like to disable location sharing by clicking the Turn Off option.

Bonus: Dr. Fone — Virtual Location Changer For Your Device (iOS17 Supported)

There might be instances when you want to change — rather than share — your iPhone's location. If that's the case, you'll need a virtual location changer application that's compatible with your device.

Dr. Fone — Virtual Location Changer works well on iOS17 devices and helps you teleport your GPS location without walking or moving. Here's a quick tutorial to change iPhone location with just a few simple steps.

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The 1-click location changer will teleport GPS location to anywhere in the world — with just a single click. It also works great with location-based apps like Snapchat, Pokémon Go, etc.