Easy Steps: How to Share Your Location on iMessage

Ever been out and about, trying to meet up with friends, and struggled to explain where you are? No worries! Sharing your location on iMessage is super simple and saves you from playing the "I'm by that one coffee shop near the thing" game. In this post, we'll guide you on how to share your location on iMessage. Scroll down to continue reading.

Part 1: How to share your location on iMessages?

1.1 With Message app

Sharing your location within the Messages app is a breeze! Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Launch the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad and open the conversation with the person you want to share your location with. Then tap the + icon on the left side. Select Location from the list.

Step 2: If a permission box pops up, tap "Allow Once" or "Allow While Using App."

Step 3: A map showing your location will appear. Tap "Share" to send it in the chat.

Step 4: Pick an option: For an hour, until the end of the day, or indefinitely.

Step 5: Hit the blue arrow to share your location. Your location will show up in the conversation like a regular message.

Alternatively, you can type "I'm at" followed by a space. You'll see "Current Location" pop up at the top of your keyboard. Tap it, and iMessage will instantly send your location in the chat!

That's it! Now you'll never have to text "I'm by the big tree next to the weird statue" again.

1.2 With Google Maps

You can also share your location through Google Maps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you share your location with ease.

Step 1: Launch the Google Maps app on your phone. Make sure you're signed in with your Google account for this to work.

Step 2: Tap your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with several options. From there, tap "Location Sharing."

Step 3: In the Location Sharing section, you'll see a list of people with whom you can share your location. Choose the person you want to share your whereabouts with. You can select someone from your contacts or enter their email address.

Step 4: If the person you're sharing your location with does not have a Gmail account or isn't on your contacts list, no problem! You can simply tap "Copy to Clipboard" to generate a link to your location. Once copied, you can send this link via text message, email, or any other messaging app you use.

Step 5: Once the person receives the location link, they can view your live location on a map in their browser, even if they don't have Google Maps installed.

Part 2: How to request someone's location on iMessage?

Ever need directions to a friend's spot or just want to make sure they haven't wandered into Narnia? You can request their real-time location on iMessage in just a few taps! Here's how:

2.1 How to ask for someone's location?

Step 1: Open Messages app on your iPhone, and head to the chat with your friend.

Step 2: At the top of the conversation, tap their name or profile picture.

Step 3: Hit "Request Location" and send it.

2.2 How they approve it?

When they get the request, they can tap "Share" and choose to send their live location for an hour, for the whole day, or indefinitely.

Once they approve, their location shows up in your chat. Tap it to open the map and see exactly where they are.

Part 3: How to send fake location on iMessage?

Ever wanted to dodge an awkward meetup, prank a friend, or just pretend you're sipping coconuts on a beach in Bali instead of stuck at home? We’ve all been there! That's where TunesKit Location Changerr comes in—a nifty tool that lets you send fake locations on iMessage with zero hassle. No more "Oops, wrong turn" excuses needed.

Furthermore, TunesKit Location Changer is widely used in the LBS games like Pokemon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Dragon Quest Walk, etc. It is the best Pokemon GO spoofers. No jailbreak or tech skills needed, it can simulate movement by setting fake travel paths and speeds. And it works on the latest iOS version and iPhone/iPad models.

Why you might want to fake your location on iMessage?

• Avoiding Awkward Meetups: When you really don't want to explain why you're bailing.
• Pranking Your Friends: Make them think you're hiking in the Alps when you're actually on the couch.
• Testing Location-Based Apps: Useful for developers and those who just love to tinker.

Here's how to send a fake location on iMessage with TunesKit Location Changer.

Step 1 Connect Your iPhone

Download and install this software on your computer. It works for both Mac and Windows. Plug in your iPhone or iPad using a lightning-to-USB cable. Check and agree to the disclaimer, and hit the Start button to get rolling.

Step 2 Enter a Fake Location on the Map

A map with your current location will appear on the interface. There are 5 modes available for you to choose from in the upper right corner, you can choose the first mode: Change Location by clicking on it. Then you can pick a fake spot the map, or enter the specific coordinate in the search box. Once confirmed, just click the Start Modifying button.

Step 3 Successful Fake Location

Your iPhone now thinks you're wherever you picked. Open the Message app on your iPhone, select a contact and tap Send My Current Location, then your contact will see the fake spot.

Part 4: FAQs about iMessage location sharing

Part 5: Closing thoughts

Sharing your location on iMessage is a lifesaver when you're trying to meet up with friends—or prove you're actually on your way. Just open a chat, tap the contact's name, and hit "Send My Current Location" or "Share My Location" for live tracking. Easy peasy!

If you want to fake your location on iMessage for the sake of pranking your friends, simply use TunesKit Location Changer to fake your spot. Pick any place on the map, click "Move," and share it on iMessage. Boom—you're "in Paris" without leaving your couch!