How to Find and Share Your Location for Your Custom Map
Important: Please note, it is important to obtain the location coordinates as precise as possible, as this information will be used to center your map at the specified point.
Select your platform below to view instructions how you can obtain the location coordinates:
How to get location information using Google Maps Website
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Open Google Maps in your web browser.
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Locate the search bar at the top left corner.
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Enter your location in the search bar and press Enter.
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Zoom in to pinpoint the exact location.
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For example, if your location is within a particular apartment block:
- Find the approximate spot of your place within the apartment block.
- Right-click on the location.
- In the pop-up menu, click on the coordinates. This action will copy the location coordinates.
Voila! You are done.
Note: Location information and places are randomly selected.
How to get location information on Android
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Open Google Maps in your device.
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Locate the search bar at the top.
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Enter your location in the search bar and press Enter.
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Zoom in to pinpoint the exact location.
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For example, if your location is within a particular apartment block:
- Find the approximate spot of your place within the apartment block.
- Long-press on the location.
- On the opened bottom sheet, tap on the coordinates. This action will copy the location coordinates.
Voila! You are done.
Note: Location information and places are randomly selected.
How to get location information on iOS
a. Using Google Maps
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Open Google Maps in your device.
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Locate the search bar at the top.
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Enter your location in the search bar and press Enter.
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Zoom in to pinpoint the exact location.
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For example, if your location is within a particular apartment block:
- Find the approximate spot of your place within the apartment block.
- Long-press on the location.
- On the opened bottom sheet, tap on the coordinates. This action will copy the location coordinates.
Voila! You are done.
a. Using Apple Maps
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Open Apple Maps in your device.
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Locate the search bar at the bottom.
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Enter your location in the search bar and press Enter.
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Zoom in to pinpoint the exact location.
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For example, if your location is within a particular apartment block:
- Find the approximate spot of your place within the apartment block.
- Long-press on the location.
- On the opened bottom sheet, tap on the coordinates. This action will copy the location coordinates.
Voila! You are done.
Note: Location information and places are randomly selected.