

If you have a Family Link account and you are under the required age, you also may be blocked from sharing your location.

Location Sharing may not work in some countries or regions. However, they will have to download and/or open Google Maps in order to view the details. They will receive a link to your location information via e-mail or message, depending on what contact method you have chosen. If the person isn’t using Google Maps, don't worry. Sharing your location with someone gives the person access to your name and photo, the recent location of your device, even when you’re not using the app, your device’s battery power (and even if it’s charging), and your arrival and departure time. Keep in mind that you’ll only want to share your location with trusted friends, family members, and colleagues. Once you have the basics of Google Maps down, you can start exploring with features like location sharing. (Image credit: Christine Persaud / Android Central) What else to know about location sharing in Google Maps
