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
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app
.
- Find the location where you want to get a Plus Code. To drop a Pin
at the location, touch and hold the screen.
- At the bottom, tap the “Dropped pin” panel.
- Find the Plus Code beside the Plus Code logo
. For example:
JJXX+HR8, Seattle. - To copy a location’s code, tap the Plus Code
- To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.
. For example: Find & share your current location’s Plus Code
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app
- Tap the blue dot that shows your location.
- Swipe up on "Your location."
- Scroll down to find the Plus Code for your current location.
- Example:
JJXX+HR8, Seattle
- Example:
- To copy a location's code, tap Copy code.
- 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:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app
- 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.
- To search a town or city you’re not currently in: Enter a Plus Code with a town or city name. For example: