To add a location in Google Maps, you can follow these steps depending on your device:
On Desktop
- Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google account.
- Search for the address or area where the location should be.
- In the sidebar, click Add a missing place.
- Fill in the required details: location name, address, and category (e.g., restaurant, school, business).
- Optionally, add other details like hours, phone number, and photos.
- Click Submit to send the information for review by Google
On Android
- Open the Google Maps app and sign in.
- Search for the address or long-press on the map to drop a pin.
- Tap Add a missing place or go to the Contribute tab and select Add place.
- Enter the location name, address, category, and any other relevant information.
- Tap Submit to send it for review
On iPhone
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Search for the location or long-press on the map to drop a pin.
- Tap the info bar at the bottom, then tap Add a missing place.
- Enter the location details including name, address, and category.
- Tap Submit to send it for Google's review
Additional Tips
- Make sure to categorize the location accurately to help others find it easily.
- You can adjust the pin location on the map if it is not exact.
- Adding photos, business hours, and contact information improves the listing’s usefulness.
- After submission, Google reviews the information before making it public, which may take some time
This process allows you to add any missing place, whether it's a business, landmark, or personal location, to Google Maps for public visibility.
