To drop a pin in Google Maps, follow these steps depending on your device:
On Mobile (Android or iPhone/iPad)
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Navigate to the location where you want to drop the pin by searching for an address or manually moving the map.
- Press and hold your finger on the exact spot on the map until a red pin appears.
- You can drag the pin to adjust its position if needed.
- Tap the pin to see more information, save the location, get directions, or share it with others
On Desktop (Windows or Mac)
- Open the Google Maps website.
- Search for an address or scroll to the location where you want to drop the pin.
- Click on the exact spot on the map where you want the pin. A small gray pin will appear, along with an info box at the bottom.
- Click the info box to see more details, save the location to your places, or get directions
Additional Tips
- You can save dropped pins by labeling them for easy access later.
- To delete or edit saved pins, go to your saved places in Google Maps and select the pin to modify or remove it
- Dropped pins are useful for marking places without formal addresses, planning trips, or sharing locations with friends and family
This method works consistently across Google Maps on mobile devices and desktop browsers.
