How to Correct a Location on Google Maps
Go to Google Maps., Correct your location., Allow access., Check if the information is right.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
Open a web browser on your computer or laptop, and visit the Google Maps web-based application. -
Step 2: Correct your location.
Once you have the Google Maps on view, click the target icon on the lower right-hand corner of the page to make Google Maps identify your location. , Once you clicked the target icon, a pop-up message will appear on the top left-hand corner of the page.
Simply click the “Allow” or “Share” button you see on the pop-up to allow your browser to retrieve your location information defined by your Internet service provider. , After retrieving your location data, Google Maps will place a pointer on your current location on the map.
Check to see if the pointer is placed correctly; otherwise, repeat the previous steps to retrieve and correct your location again. -
Step 3: Allow access.
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Step 4: Check if the information is right.
Detailed Guide
Open a web browser on your computer or laptop, and visit the Google Maps web-based application.
Once you have the Google Maps on view, click the target icon on the lower right-hand corner of the page to make Google Maps identify your location. , Once you clicked the target icon, a pop-up message will appear on the top left-hand corner of the page.
Simply click the “Allow” or “Share” button you see on the pop-up to allow your browser to retrieve your location information defined by your Internet service provider. , After retrieving your location data, Google Maps will place a pointer on your current location on the map.
Check to see if the pointer is placed correctly; otherwise, repeat the previous steps to retrieve and correct your location again.
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