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 and share a location’s Plus Code
- On your computer, open Google Maps.
- Click the location where you need a Plus Code.
- At the bottom, in the info box, click the coordinates. For example:
53.339688, -6.236688. - A panel will open on your screen.
- To copy a location’s code, click the Plus Code
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- To share the location, paste the Plus Code into your email or messaging app, just as you would do for a traditional address.
.Find a location with a Plus Code
To search for a location with a Plus Code:
- On your computer, open Google Maps.
- At the top, in the search box, enter the Plus Code.
- To search a town or city that 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 that 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 that you’re not currently in: Enter a Plus Code with a town or city name. For example: