To pin a location on Google Maps, you can follow these straightforward steps depending on whether you are using a desktop or a mobile device:
On Desktop
- Open Google Maps in your web browser.
- Navigate to the location you want to pin.
- Right-click on the exact spot on the map.
- Select "Drop a pin" from the menu that appears.
- A red pin will appear marking the location. You can click on the pin to add a label or description if desired
On Mobile (iOS or Android)
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Find the location you want to pin by searching or browsing the map.
- Tap and hold your finger on the location until a red pin appears.
- Drag the pin to adjust its exact position if needed.
- Tap the pin to view details, add notes, save, or share the location
Additional Tips
- After dropping a pin, you can save it to your lists for future reference or share it with others via a link.
- You can also enter coordinates or an address to drop a pin exactly at that location.
- Pins can be moved or deleted later if you need to update your saved locations
This method works for marking places for navigation, meeting points, or sharing specific locations easily with others.
