Sharing your location on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro is a convenient way to stay connected with family and friends, especially when coordinating meetups or ensuring safety. Apple’s advanced location services make it easy to let others know where you are in real time.
With enhanced privacy controls in iOS, you can choose exactly who can see your location and for how long. Whether you’re using the Find My app or Messages, the iPhone 17 series offers secure and accurate location sharing options.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to share your location on iPhone 17 / 17 Pro. Follow along to stay connected and keep your loved ones informed wherever you go.
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How To Share Location On iPhone 17 & 17 Pro
Share Using Messages App
Launch the Messages app then open a chat or start a new conversation with the person you want to share your location with.
Tap the plus (+) icon next to the text box.
Scroll through the list of app till you find Location.
Give necessary permissions if prompted, then Choose Share to send your current location.
Select how long you wish to share your location.
Share Using WhatsApp
Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone and select the contact you want to share your location with.
Tap the plus (+) icon inside the chat.
Select Share Location, choose either live or current location.
Share Using Apple Maps
Launch the Apple Maps app and grant any necessary location permissions if prompted.
Tap on your current location shown on the map, then select the Share icon located on the left-hand side of the screen.
Choose the service or app you want to use to share your location from the available list.
