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What is the My Location (Google Map Link)

  • Travis Hollister
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    February 8, 2020 6:26 PM PST

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    This is a really useful profile field. You can let people know what part of town you're in by adding a link to your location on a Google map. We don't recommend adding a link to your house, but a link to a nearby street intersection should work just as well.

    Share a map or directions with others

    You can share a location, directions, or a map. You can share:

    • A place, business, or address
    • A directions search
    • A Street View image

    You can't share:

    • A map with your saved locations, which are private
    • A map with a distance measurement
    • A screenshot or image of the map itself

    Share a map or location

    1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
    2. Go to the directions, map, or Street View image you want to share.
    3. On the top left, click Menu Menu.
    4. Select Share or embed map.
    5. If you don't see this option, click Link to this map.
      • Optional: To create a shorter web page link, check the box next to "Short URL."
    6. Copy and paste the link in the box to share the map.

     

    Example

    Here's an example. It's a link to a major intersection near where I live:

    https://goo.gl/maps/hQ5i7JkmoRbE1ut98


    This post was edited by Travis Hollister at February 8, 2020 6:40 PM PST