Instagram now lets you share your live location with friends via DMs. You can choose to send your location in a personal conversation or in a group chat. When the location is shared, an indicator appears at the top of the chat, reminding you that the user can track your live movement. The shared location expires after 1 hour. The sharing process is quick and seamless. Here’s how you can share your live location via Instagram DMs.
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Can’t see the location-sharing option?
Instagram announced the location-sharing feature in November 2024 and has been rolling it out in a phased manner. If you can’t view it on your device, make sure that your Instagram app is updated to its latest version. At the time of announcing the feature, the social media platform also made it known that it would be made available in selected countries only. Instagram requires location access on your device to use this feature.
If this feature hasn’t reached your device, there are a couple of alternatives you can use. For starters, you can switch platforms and use WhatsApp to share your location with your friends. If you’re not a WhatsApp user, you can create a link to track your live location on Google Maps and share it with your friends.
Share your live location on Instagram
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone.
Step 2: Swipe left to go to the DMs section.
Step 3: Open a conversation.
Step 4: Hit the plus icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 5: Select Location.
Step 6: Tap on Continue.
Step 7: Select Share your location.
Your live location will be sent in the chat. The recipient can track your location for 1 hour.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I share my live location on Instagram?
Instagram lets you share live and pinned locations via DMs. You can search for a location and share it with your friends or let them track your current location.
How do I share my live location on Instagram?
Open an Instagram DM, tap the plus icon in the bottom right corner of the screen, and select ‘Location’. Hit ‘Continue’ and tap on ‘Share your live location’.
How do I send a location to someone on Instagram?
Open a DM, tap the plus icon, select ‘Location’, tap the search bar, enter the name of the location, and tap on it to share it with your friend.
How long can someone view my live location on Instagram?
When you share your live location with someone on Instagram, they can view it for an hour.
How do I share my live location on WhatsApp?
Open a conversation on WhatsApp, tap the clip icon, go to ‘Location’, and hit ‘Share live location’.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can share your live location on Instagram. If this feature has not been rolled out for your device, you can create a link to track your live location on Google Maps and share it with your friends. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
