How to Track Location of Family Members on iPhone

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Method 1: Enable Location Sharing in Family Sharing

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap on your name (the first option in the list). Tap onFind Myand enable the toggle forShare My Location.

This will ensure you can share your location with your family members.

Step 2:Go back to theApple IDmenu. Tap onFamily Sharing.Invite members, and set up a family on your iPhone if you haven’t already.

Step 3:Then, tap onLocation Sharingand turn on the toggles for the people you want to share your location with.

Tip: You can enable theAutomatically Share Locationtoggle, which lets you automatically share your location with any new family member.

To view someone’s location, open theFind Myapp and go to thePeopletab. Here, you will find all the people sharing their location with you.

Also Read:How to leave Family Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Method 2: Share Location Without Setting Up Family

If you don’t want to set up a family on your iPhone or want to share your location with someone who isn’t a part of it, here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Open theFind Myapp > go to thePeopletab > tap on the+icon > selectShare My Location.

Step 2:Now, search for thecontactwith whom you want to share the location. They must use an Apple device with Find My enabled.

Step 3:Select thedurationto share the location.

Your contact can then open the Find My app and see your location in the People tab.

To stop sharing your location, go to thePeopletab in Find My, select thecontact, and tap onStop Sharing My Location.

Note:The above methods work only if you or the other person uses an Apple device. You can read our article toshare location with an Android user and vice versa.

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Last updated on 01 May, 2024

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