Technology Tips: Steps to share your live location on Whatsapp

The world is an unsafe place, especially if you are a woman. Whenever we go out, be it for shopping or for socialising, we are always highly attentive, alert and aware of our surroundings. 

We think twice before taking a cab, we avoid going out at night and never dare venture out alone after a certain hour. At such times, sharing your live location with your friends or family members can surely come as a step of reassurance and support. So have a look at the steps given below to share your location with someone on Whatsapp.

Steps to share your current location:

Step 1: Open the chatbox of the person you want to send your location to and tap on the ‘+’ icon.

Step 2: Next, tap on the “More” option and then on “Location”.

Step 3: Tap on “Send your Current Location”.

Steps to share your live location:

Step 1: Open the chatbox of the person and then tap on the ‘+’ icon.

Step 2: Tap on “More” followed by “Location”. Tap on “Share Live Location”. If you haven’t turned on your location services, WhatsApp may ask you to turn it on.

Step 3: Next, you have to select a time frame for which your live location will be shared with the person.

Step 4: Click on “Send”.

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