When you share your location in a Messages conversation, it updates in real time right in the conversation. You can share your location by tapping Current Location (above the keyboard) when somebody asks where you are, or do the following:
Open the Messages app 
on your iPhone.
Start a new message or open a conversation, then do one of the following:
Tap , tap Location, then tap Send.
Tap the name of the person you want to share your location with at the top of the conversation, then tap Share My Location.
Decide how long you want to share your location.
Tap Indefinitely if you want to share your location until you manually stop sharing it.
Tap to send your location. (Or tap if you change your mind.)
You can also use Messages to check in with someone—for example, to notify a family member or friend that you’ve made it to your destination safely. See Use Check In on iPhone to let your friends know you’ve arrived.
When you share your location in a group conversation and then add other people to the group, you can reshare your location to let everyone see where you are.
When you want to share your location in an SMS conversation, send a pinned location instead.
FAQs
No, regular text messages do not contain location data. However, if you share location-specific information or media files with geo-tagging, your location can be revealed. Also, your location can be tracked through text messages if someone has sent you a malicious link or installed a monitoring app on your device.
Can someone track your location from a text on an iPhone? ›
No, regular text messages do not contain location data. However, if you share location-specific information or media files with geo-tagging, your location can be revealed. Also, your location can be tracked through text messages if someone has sent you a malicious link or installed a monitoring app on your device.
Can you share your location via text? ›
To copy your location sharing link, tap Copy to clipboard. To share the link with someone, paste the link into an email, text, or other messaging app.
How do you share your location on the messaging app? ›
On Android:
Open the Messenger app and head to the conversation with the contact you wish to send your current place. Step 2. Press "+" and then "Location," which comes up with two icons at the bottom right. Step 3.
When someone shares their location, how do you see it? ›
When someone shares their location with you, you can find them on your map. Location sharing. Tap the profile of the person you want to find. Refresh.
Can people see my location on messages? ›
The people who you share with can: Find your Live Location in Find My, Maps, your contact card in Contacts, and by tapping your name at the top of a Messages conversation.
Can I check someone's location on my iPhone without them knowing? ›
You'll need to install monitoring software on their device. But not just any monitoring app. Make sure the one you choose supports location tracking and works in hidden mode. If it doesn't offer hidden mode (sometimes called stealth mode), they'll know you're using an app to track them.
How do I share my location on message+? ›
For additional info on Verizon Messages (Message+), check out these FAQs.
- Open the. ...
- From the 'Messages' tab, tap the. ...
- Enter a 10-digit mobile number, a contact name or a group name. ...
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- Select a location option.
- Select a share location time option (e.g., 15 min, 30 min, 2 hrs, etc.).
- Add Destination.
Stop sharing your location in Messages on iPhone and iPad
To stop sharing messages in a conversation: Choose the conversation with the person you want to stop sharing with, tap on the person's name at the top of the conversation, then tap “Stop Sharing.”
Can you tell if someone is checking your location on an iPhone? ›
There isn't a direct way to see if someone is checking your iPhone location. Apple doesn't include a feature that notifies you when this happens.
If you and the person that you share your location with both have an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, you share your Live Location — so that your friend or family member can see your location in real time. If you're on the move, they can get a sense of the direction that you're traveling in and how fast.
How do I get my location to show up in messages? ›
Tap the + button, then select Location. Give Messages permission to share your location: Allow Once or Allow While Using App. A map showing your current location will appear. If you want to share it, tap Share, then select for how long: Indefinitely, Until End of Day, or For One Hour.
How to see if someone checked your location on iPhone? ›
With the introduction of updated iOS versions, users can be aware if their location is being monitored. A small navigation icon next to the WiFi sign on your iPhone indicates that someone is watching your location. However, this icon doesn't specify who is tracking you.
Can someone know my location from my phone number? ›
Phone numbers are primarily used for communication and are not directly tied to your physical location. Tracking someone's location typically requires more advanced techniques and access to additional information or technologies.
How to tell if someone is tracking you? ›
Here are a few ways to tell if someone tapped your phone:
- Unusual sounds during calls. ...
- Decreased battery performance. ...
- Unusual phone activity when not in use. ...
- Trouble shutting down. ...
- Websites look different. ...
- You battery is unusually hot. ...
- You receive unusual texts. ...
- Cameras and microphones turn on randomly.
on your iPhone.
, 
to send your location. (Or tap 
if you change your mind.)