Why and how to update your home address in Google Maps
Google Maps stores a home location so it can show you directions there, estimate travel time, and surface relevant information when you open the app. If you move, change where you work, or straightforward want to update an incorrect address, you can change this in seconds from your phone or computer. The process is the same whether you're using Android, iPhone, or a web browser.
Your home location is private — it does not appear on your public profile or show up in shared maps. Only you see it when you open Google Maps on your device. Changing it does not affect anyone else's maps or require you to update Google account settings elsewhere.
Key Takeaways
- Open Google Maps, tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Edit home" to change your address in seconds.
- You can type a new address, drop a pin on the map, or search for a location — Google Maps will save whichever method you use.
- Your home location is visible only to you and does not appear on any public profile or shared map.
- If you use multiple devices, update your home location on each one separately, or sign in with the same Google account to sync the change across all devices.
- You can delete your home location entirely by selecting "Remove" instead of entering a new address.
Change your home location on an Android phone
Open Google Maps and look for your profile picture in the top right corner — it is usually a small circle with your initial or photo. Tap it. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Edit home".
You will see a search box with your current home address (or "No home set" if you have not set one yet). Tap the search box and type the new address. As you type, Google Maps will show suggestions. Tap the address you want. If the address does not appear in suggestions, type the full address and tap the result that appears below the search box.
Once you select an address, Google Maps saves it when ready. You do not need to tap a confirm button — the menu closes and your home location is updated. The next time you open Google Maps, the new address will be your home.
Change your home location on an iPhone
Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Edit home" from the menu that appears.
Tap the search box and type your new address. Google Maps will show matching results as you type. Tap the address you want from the list. If you do not see your address in the suggestions, finish typing the full address and tap the result that appears at the bottom of the search results.
Your home location saves automatically when you select an address. There is no separate save step. Close the menu and your new home location is active.
Change your home location on a computer
Go to maps.google.com in your web browser and sign in with your Google account if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner — it is a small circle in the upper right area of the page.
Click "Edit home" from the dropdown menu. A search box will appear with your current home address. Click in the search box and type your new address. As you type, Google Maps will show suggestions. Click the address you want.
Your home location updates when ready when you click an address. You can close the menu and return to the map. The change takes effect right away on all your devices that are signed in with the same Google account.
Use the map to set your home location instead of typing
If you prefer to point to your location on the map rather than type an address, you can do that on any device. Open Google Maps, tap or click your profile picture, and select "Edit home". Instead of using the search box, click or tap directly on the map where your home is located. A pin will drop at that spot.
Google Maps will show the address of the location you tapped. If the address is correct, the location saves when ready. If the address is slightly off, you can drag the pin to adjust it, or tap the search box and type the correct address instead.
This method is useful if you know where your home is on the map but are not sure of the exact street address, or if the address you type does not appear in search results.
Sync your home location across multiple devices
If you use Google Maps on more than one phone or computer, your home location will sync automatically if you are signed in with the same Google account on all devices. When you change your home address on one device, it updates on the others within a few minutes.
If you are signed in with different Google accounts on different devices, you will need to change your home location separately on each one. There is no way to sync across different accounts. Check which account you are signed into by tapping or clicking your profile picture — the email address shown is the account you are using.
Remove your home location
If you want to delete your home location entirely instead of changing it to a new address, open Google Maps and tap or click your profile picture. Select "Edit home". At the bottom of the menu, you will see a "Remove" option. Tap or click it, and your home location will be deleted.
You can set a new home location at any time by following the same steps. Removing your home location does not affect any other settings in Google Maps or your Google account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home location in Google Maps?
No. Your home location is private and visible only to you. It does not appear on your public Google profile, in shared maps, or anywhere else that other people can see. Only you see it when you open Google Maps on your device.
What happens to my home location if I sign out of Google Maps?
Your home location is tied to your Google account, not to your device. If you sign out and sign back in with the same account, your home location will still be there. If you sign in with a different Google account, that account will have its own separate home location.
Does changing my home location in Google Maps affect my Google account settings anywhere else?
No. Your home location in Google Maps is separate from your address in Google Account settings. Changing one does not change the other. If you need to update your address for billing, shipping, or other Google services, you will need to do that in your Google Account settings separately.
Can I set multiple home locations in Google Maps?
Google Maps allows only one home location at a time. If you need to track multiple addresses, you can save them as favorites or starred places instead. Tap or click the star icon next to any address to save it, and you can label it with a custom name like "Mom's house" or "Summer cabin".
Why does Google Maps show the wrong address when I search for my home?
Google Maps sometimes has outdated or incorrect address information, especially for new buildings or recently renamed streets. If the address shown is wrong, you can drag the pin on the map to the correct location, or type the correct address in the search box. You can also report the error to Google by clicking the "Suggest an edit" option on the location page.