Location sharing on WhatsApp allows you to share your current or live location with your contacts. It enables them to see where you are on a map in real time or view the location you shared. This feature can be useful for letting others know your whereabouts or for coordinating meetups. Know here, how to send location on WhatsApp.
By sharing your location on WhatsApp, your contacts can get directions to your location, track your movements for a specific period, or simply see where you are at a given moment.
When you send your location on WhatsApp, it appears as a map preview in the chat, and recipients can interact with it by zooming in/out, switching to satellite view, or even opening it in their preferred map application.
Location sharing is a voluntary action, and you have control over when and with whom you choose to share your location on WhatsApp.
To send your location on WhatsApp, you can follow these steps…
1. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
2. Open the chat or group where you want to send your location.
3. Look for the attachment icon (usually a paperclip or a “+” sign) in the chat input field. Depending on your device, it is typically located to the left or right of the text input box.
4. Tap on the attachment icon. There is a menu with many options.
5. From the menu, select the option “Location” or “Location Sharing”. The wording may vary slightly depending on your device and the version of WhatsApp you’re using.
6. If prompted, grant WhatsApp permission to access your device’s location.
7. WhatsApp will then display a map with your location marked by a pin. You can tap on the map to move the pin to a specific location if desired.
8. Once you’re satisfied with the location, tap the send button (usually an arrow or a paper plane icon) to share your location in the chat.
9. WhatsApp will send your location as a message in the chat, and others can view it and interact with it as needed.
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The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of WhatsApp and the operating system of your device.