Google Maps has become an essential tool in our daily lives by helping users navigate, explore and make real-time decisions. Originally launched in the United States in 2005 with basic directions functionality, the platform has grown into a powerful tool in recent years by providing turn-by-turn directions and showing nearby services such as gas stations, ATMs and hospitals. It also helps avoid traffic jams and increases the visibility of your business by displaying opening hours, reviews and contact details.
One of the most useful features of Google Maps is the Drop Pin feature, which allows you to mark an exact location on the map. This feature can be used to save scenic spots or mark places to revisit later. This feature is available on Android, iPhone, and desktop devices and makes it easy to save, share, or navigate to a specific point. You can even share these pins with your friends and family.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the Pin Drop feature on Google Maps on Android and iPhone, as well as on your computer:
How to add pins to Google Maps on Android and iOS
- Open the Google Maps app on your Android or iOS smartphone
- Enter a location in the search bar to find it
- Click and hold the area where you want the pin to be placed
- A red pin will appear and location details will appear in a pop-up menu at the bottom
- edit and save this selected location
- You can also add a name to this location
After removing the link, you can send the location to others via email, social media apps, or text messages.
How to add a pin to Google Maps on your computer
- Open Google Maps in your browser
- Click anywhere on the map where you want to place the pin
- A small gray pin will appear with a card showing the location details
- Name your place and click save
- Users can share PINs with others by copying and pasting the link
