how to pin location
How to Pin a Location (Google Maps Guide)
Meta description: Learn how to pin a location on Google Maps on mobile and desktop, save it, and share it with others. Simple, step-by-step guide for beginners.
[1][3][5]Pin a Location on Google Maps (Android & iPhone)
Method 1: Long‑press on the map
- Open the Google Maps app on your phone. [1][3]
- Move and zoom the map to the place you want to mark. [3][1]
- Press and hold your finger on the exact spot until a red pin appears. [5][1][3]
- A small info card appears at the bottom with the address or coordinates. Tap it to see full details. [9][1][3]
Once the pin is there, you can use it like any normal place: navigate, save, or share.
[9][1][3]Method 2: Search, then use the pin
- Type an address or place name into the search bar. [2][5]
- Maps will automatically drop a pin on that location. [2][5]
- Tap the location card, then use the share, save, or directions options. [5][1][2]
How to Save a Pinned Location
Saving a pin keeps it in your lists so you can find it later without searching again.
[1][3]- After you drop a pin, tap the info card at the bottom. [3][1]
- Tap Save. [1][3]
- Choose a list like “Favorites”, “Want to go”, or create your own custom list. [3][1]
People often create lists like “Trip 2026 – Tokyo” or “Best pizza” and add pins to organize future visits.
[6][8]How to Share a Pinned Location
Sharing a pin is one of the easiest ways to tell someone “meet me exactly here” without typing a full address.
[2][9][1]- Drop a pin or tap an existing place. [9][2][1]
- Open the info card at the bottom of the screen. [9][1]
- Tap Share. [5][2][1]
- Choose how to send it: messaging apps, email, social apps, etc. [8][2][1]
The person gets a link that opens directly to that spot in Google Maps, including coordinates if needed.
[1][3][9]Pin a Location on Google Maps (Desktop)
Steps on computer (browser)
- Go to maps.google.com in your browser. [3][1]
- Zoom into the area you want. [1][3]
- Right‑click on the exact spot on the map. [3][1]
- Select “Drop a pin” from the menu. A red pin appears there. [1][3]
- At the bottom, an information card shows address and coordinates. [3][1]
From there you can click Save to add it to a list, or Share to copy a link and send it to others.
[1][3]Extra Tips & Why People Use Pins
- For places without addresses: Hiking spots, park meet‑ups, or rural locations are easier to share with a pin than with a written description. [9]
- Trip planning: Many people drop pins on restaurants, hotels, and attractions, then save them to organized lists like “Hotels”, “Restaurants”, “Attractions”. [6][1]
- Labels & notes: You can label pins “Home”, “Work”, or custom names and sometimes add notes so you remember why that location matters. [4][8][1]
Pinning a location is basically turning the map into your personal notebook: “this place, this memory, this meeting point.”
HTML Table: Quick Reference
| Action | Mobile (Android/iOS) | Desktop (Browser) |
|---|---|---|
| Drop a pin | Long‑press on the map until a red pin appears. | [5][3][1]Right‑click on the spot and choose “Drop a pin”. | [3][1]
| Open details | Tap the info card at the bottom of the screen. | [9][1][3]Click the info card or the pin itself. | [1][3]
| Save pin | Tap Save, choose or create a list. | [3][1]Click Save, choose or create a list. | [1][3]
| Share pin | Tap Share, send via message, email, or apps. | [8][2][5][1]Click Share, copy link or share via other services. | [3][1]
| Use for navigation | Tap Directions to start navigating to the pin. | [1][3]Click Directions to get a route to the pin. | [3][1]
TL;DR
- On phone: open Maps → long‑press where you want → pin appears → tap card → Save/Share/Directions. [5][1][3]
- On desktop: go to maps.google.com → right‑click → “Drop a pin” → then Save or Share. [1][3]
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