Google Maps doesn’t sync your pinned locations across all your devices. But thankfully, it lets you send the pin to your phone, so you can open and access it from anywhere.

Warning: The link Google Maps generates with your location is public, which means that anybody who has it will be able to know where you are in real time. Be careful who you share this link with.

As Google notes, when sharing your location on Google Maps you may get a warning for a few reasons, including your age (if you're under 13 you can't set up a Google account, and if you're under 18 ...

Despite Google Maps, live sharing, and PIN codes, it is always a hassle to guide a delivery partner, your friends, or someone who visits your home to the exact address.

Step 1: Open Google Maps in your web browser. Step 2: Search for the location you would like to save, then click on it to open its information card.

Story by Chris Hachey • 11mo Save time by viewing past Google Maps searches easily through account settings. Turn on Web & app activity in your Google account settings to start saving your searches.