How to Share Your Location on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   It's an app showing grey cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
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   Step 2: Scroll down to Privacy.

   ,, When Location Services are enabled the slider will turn green. ,, This function is enabled by default, but you may be prompted to adjust your settings if it's disabled. ,, If you need to share your location with a new contact, compose a new message first. ,, A map with a pin drop indicating your location will be sent.
   
   If you're on the move, tap Share My Location instead.
   
   This is a good option if you want to send real-time updates with the recipient. ,,,, You'll see 3 options: "Share for One Hour"
   
   "Share for One Day"
   
   or "Share Indefinitely".
   
   After selecting one of these options, tap Stop Sharing when you want to stop sending location information.
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   Step 3: Tap Location Services.

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   Step 4: Tap the slider to the right of "Location Services" if the slider is grey.

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   Step 5: Scroll down and tap Messages.

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   Step 6: Tap While Using the App.

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   Step 7: Open the iMessage app on your iPhone.

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   Step 8: Tap the conversation from the person you wish to share with.

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   Step 9: Tap i at the top right corner of the screen.

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    Step 10: Tap Send Current Location.

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    Step 11: Open your Phone app.

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    Step 12: Tap the Contacts option from the menu at the bottom of the screen.

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    Step 13: Tap the contact who you wish to share with.

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    Step 14: Tap Share My Location.

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