Sharing your location with friends and family can be a useful way to stay connected and coordinate plans. However, it's important to understand who can see your location and how to control access to this sensitive information. Here's a breakdown of Google Maps location-sharing features and how to manage them:

Highlights:

• Share with specific people: Choose who can see your location and for how long, from minutes to 24 hours.
• Real-time updates: Others can see your movement on a map as you move.
• Estimated arrival time: Share your ETA when navigating to keep others informed.

Sharing Your Location:

With Google Account users: Search for their email address or contact in Google Maps, select sharing duration, and tap "Share."

Without a Google Account: Generate a shareable link that expires after your chosen duration.

• Stopping Location Sharing:

Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, then "Location sharing."

Tap the person's profile and select "Stop."

• Sharing Estimated Arrival Time:

Start navigation, tap "More" then "Share trip progress."

Choose who to share with and tap "Share." Sharing stops upon arrival or ending navigation.

• Finding Someone's Location:

Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, then "Location sharing."

Tap the person's profile to see their location on the map.

• Requesting Someone's Location:

This is only possible if they previously shared with you.

Tap their profile in "Location sharing," then "Request." They can accept, deny, or block your request.

• Managing Visibility:

Hide someone's location from your map by tapping their icon, then "More" and "Hide from the map."

Unhide them later by going to "Location sharing," then "Hidden from map," and choosing "Show on map."

• Controlling Location Requests:

Deny a request by tapping "No."

Block the requester to prevent future requests by tapping "Block."

Remember, location sharing can be a valuable tool, but managing it responsibly and understanding who has access to your whereabouts is crucial. By following these tips, you can ensure your privacy and comfort while using Google Maps location-sharing features.