Google Maps has made it so easy to get around town that it has become an important tool (and has been amusingly name checked in pop culture). You can find almost any address by typing it into the search box, but that isn’t always enough.
If the address for the place you want to go is wrong or doesn’t exist, you might want to put a pin on the map instead. Also, if you don’t know the exact address, it might be fine to just put a pin somewhere in the area. Both your desktop computer and your phone make it easy to do that.
Google Maps is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It can tell you the routes and times of public transportation and let you plan your trip based on how you plan to get there. You can also put a pin in a location and save it to your profile or show it to your friends.
If a place doesn’t have an address or isn’t near any roads, dropping a pin can help you find it. It also helps when Google gets the location wrong sometimes. Here’s how to drop a pin on Google Maps for Android, iOS, and your computer.
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How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps From Your Computer or Phone?
Dropping a pin is not a big task to do instead it’s quite easy. Its a good way to remember the places. Look at the ways to drop a pin on Google Maps on different devices.
How to Drop a Pin to Google Maps on an Android Device?
Using an Android device, do the following to put a pin on Google Maps:
1. Start the Google Maps app.
2. Either look for the place’s address or move the map around until you find it.
3. To drop a pin, press down on the screen for a while.
4. At the bottom of the screen, the location or address will show up.
5. Tap the location to share it, save it, add a label, or get directions.
You can use these pins to keep track of where you are in an app. Google Maps for Android also has a lot of other tips and tricks that will change the way you get around.
How to Drop a Pin on Your iPhone?
Putting a pin on Google Maps on your phone doesn’t matter what kind of phone you have.
1. Start the Google Maps app.
2. Find where you want to drop the pin on the map and zoom in as much as you need to see it clearly.
3. Tap and hold the spot where you want to drop a pin until you see the pin appear under your finger.
Now, the pin is ready to use. For instance, you can tap “Directions” to find out how to get from where you are now to where the dropped pin is. If you want, you can save this pin for later. To do this, tap “Label” on the oval menu of the pin and give it a name.
You can always find it in “Your Places” after that. (Note that Google Maps for Android and iPhone work a little bit differently. Both apps let you save and label the pins you drop. (On Android, you have to tap the info box at the bottom of the screen to see the Label button.)
How to Drop a Pin on Your Desktop?
1. Open Google Maps on your computer.
2. Move around the map and zoom in and out until you find the spot where you want to put the pin.
3.Click on the place where you want the pin to go. You should see a small grey pin, and a box with information will appear at the bottom of the screen.
The pin can now be used. If you click the blue Navigate button in the information box, Google Maps will open the navigation page. You can type in your starting point to get directions. You can also click anywhere else in the info box to bring up a pane with more information about the location you chose.
From here, you can click the Save icon to add this place to Your Places, which will make it easy for you to get there in the future. On Google Maps, you can only drop one pin at a time. The new pin will replace the old one if you click or tap again. To save a dropped pin to Your Places, you have to be signed in to your Google account.
How to Drop More Than One Pin on Google Maps?
Before you can start dropping pins on Google Maps, you’ll need to sign in to your Google account and start making your own custom map. You can make a map where you can drop more than one pin by choosing Your places from the menu on the left.
- Your locations are marked on the Google Maps web app.
- To see your list of custom maps, click the Maps link at the top of the Your Places window. To make a new custom map, scroll down the list and click “Create Map.”
- The Create Map option was in bold on Google Maps.
Give your own map a name. In the Edit Map window, type the name of your map in the Map title field. Click the Save button to finish. - The best way to drop a pin is to use the search field. The dropdown list will help you find the right place as you type.
- Once you pick a place, the first pin will be put on your new custom map. The area around your first spot on the map will also get bigger.
- A dropped pin that has been marked on a custom Google Maps map.
- If you click “Add to map” after selecting the pin, you will see a list of ways to format it. You can also add a photo or video of the location by clicking on the camera icon.
- By clicking on the location icon next to the search field, you can also put a pin on your map. This turns your cursor into a pair of crosshairs. You can put a new pin on the map anywhere you want.
- You can name this place in the window that pops up. Click Save to add your new pin to the map.
- You can also drop new pins on a place on the map where there is already a pin. This will open a window that tells you where you are. You can add this place to your list of things to do by clicking “Add to map.”
- If you click on any of the places on your list, you can change the order. To move a location, just click on it with your mouse and drag it up or down the list.
You’ll have a full list of all the places you want to visit when you’re done. This personalized map is helpful when you travel because you can look at it anywhere (even on the Google Maps mobile app).
In Conclusion
Putting a pin on Google Maps is a good way to remember to go to a certain place later. You can also make lists of these pins to help your friends and family find their way. Google Maps has a lot of other useful features, like quick and easy tips and tricks that can make your experience even better.
