Find & share a location using Plus Codes

Plus Codes work similar to street addresses. They can help you get and use a simple digital address. They can also help you define a specific location for a conventional address. For example, you can identify different entrances to the same building. 

You can use Plus Codes to identify a specific location to receive deliveries, access emergency and social services, or direct people to a location. Since the codes are simple, you can easily share them with others. 

Plus Codes are based on latitude and longitude. They use a simple grid system and a set of 20 alphanumeric characters. The character list purposely excludes easy to confuse characters like “1” or “l.” 

Here’s an example of a Plus Code: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.

Find & share a location’s Plus Code

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Maps mobile web or the Google Maps app Maps.
  2. Find the location where you want to get a Plus Code. To drop a Pin  at the location, touch and hold the screen.
  3. At the bottom, tap the “Dropped pin” panel. 
  4. Find the Plus Code beside the Plus Code logo  . For example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.
  5. To copy a location’s code, tap the Plus Code .
  6. To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.

Find & share your current location’s Plus Code

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app Maps.
  2. Tap the blue dot that shows your location. 
  3. Swipe up on "Your location." 
  4. Scroll down to find the Plus Code for your current location. 
    • Example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle
  5. To copy a location's code, tap Copy code.
  6. To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.

If you’re offline, you might find a global Plus Code without a town or city name. Instead, an area code is added to the beginning of the Plus Code, like 9C5M8QQ7+V8.

Find a location with a Plus Code

To search for a location with a Plus Code:

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Maps mobile web or the Google Maps app Maps.
  2. At the top, in the search box, enter the Plus Code.
    • To search a town or city you’re not currently in: Enter a Plus Code with a town or city name. For example: JJXX+HR8, Seattle.
    • To search a town or city you’re currently in: Enter only the 6- or 7-digit Plus Code. For example, if you’re in Seattle, you can directly search for JJXX+HR8.

Learn more about Plus Codes.

Set your home address with a Plus Code

Important: This feature is only available in select countries.

  1. On your mobile device, open the Google Maps App Maps.
  2. Tap You Save place.
  3. Under “Give your home a precise address,” tap Get started and then Continue and then Find address.
  4. Wait for Maps to find your address. Then, tap Save.

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