Change your home address in Google Maps through your Google Account settings

Google Maps pulls your home address from your Google Account, not from the app itself. To change it, you open Google Maps on any device, tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Settings," then go to "Home" under "Your places." From there you can enter a new address or delete the current one entirely. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices.

This is different from searching for a location or saving a place as a favorite. Your home address is a specific label that Google uses to show travel time estimates, suggest routes, and populate address fields in other Google services like Gmail and Google Search. Changing it does not affect your actual residence or any official records — it only changes what Google Maps displays for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address in Google Maps comes from your Google Account settings, not from the Maps app itself.
  • You can change it by opening Google Maps, tapping your profile picture, selecting Settings, and editing the address under "Your places."
  • The change appears on all your devices within seconds and does not affect any official address records.
  • You can delete your home address entirely if you do not want Google Maps to store one.
  • If you use Google Assistant or Google Home, changing your Maps address also updates the address those services use.

Step-by-step: updating your home address on Android

Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile picture or initial in a circle at the top right of the screen. Tap it. A menu will appear with several options — tap "Settings." Scroll down until you see a section called "Your places" and tap it. You will see options for "Home," "Work," and "Saved places." Tap "Home."

If you already have a home address saved, you will see it displayed. Tap the pencil icon or the address itself to edit it. Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you suggestions — tap the correct address when it appears. Once you have selected it, tap "Save" or the checkmark button. The address is now updated.

If you do not see a home address saved yet, tap "Home" and you will see a field that says "Add home" or "Enter address." Type your new address, select it from the suggestions, and tap "Save." The process takes less than a minute.

Step-by-step: updating your home address on iPhone or iPad

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap "Settings." Scroll down to find "Your places" and tap it. You will see "Home," "Work," and "Saved places" — tap "Home." If you already have an address saved, tap the pencil icon next to it to edit. If not, tap "Add home."

Type your new address into the field. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type — tap the correct one when it appears. After you select the address, tap "Save" in the top right corner. The change takes effect when ready and syncs to your other devices within seconds.

Updating your home address 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 and select "Settings." On the left side of the page, click "Your places." You will see tabs for "Saved," "Labeled," and other options — click the "Labeled" tab.

Look for "Home" in the list and click it. If you have a home address saved, you will see it with an edit button (pencil icon) next to it. Click the pencil icon to edit the address. Delete the old address and type the new one. Google Maps will show suggestions — click the correct address. Then click "Save." If you do not have a home address saved yet, click "Home" and you will see a field to add one.

What happens when you change your home address

Once you update your home address, Google Maps when ready uses the new location for travel time estimates and route suggestions. If you ask Google Maps for directions without specifying a starting point, it will assume you are starting from your home address. The new address also syncs to Google Assistant, Google Home devices, and other Google services that use your location information.

Your old address is completely removed from Google Maps. It does not appear in your search history or location history unless you searched for it separately. Changing your home address in Google Maps does not change your address in Gmail, Google Contacts, or any other service — those are separate settings you would need to update individually if needed.

Deleting your home address entirely

If you do not want to store a home address in Google Maps, you can remove it. On Android or iPhone, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, then "Your places," then "Home." Tap the trash icon or "Delete" button. On a computer, go to maps.google.com, click your profile picture, select Settings, click "Your places," find "Home," and click the trash icon next to it.

After you delete your home address, Google Maps will no longer show travel time estimates from home or suggest routes starting from your home. If you ask for directions without specifying a starting point, Google Maps will ask you where you want to start instead of assuming your home address.

Troubleshooting: your address is not updating

If you change your home address but it does not appear on another device, sign out of your Google Account on that device and sign back in. This forces your devices to sync. Wait a few seconds after saving — sometimes the change takes up to a minute to appear everywhere.

If the address you want to add does not appear in Google Maps' suggestions, try typing it in a slightly different way. For example, use the full street name instead of an abbreviation, or include the apartment or unit number if you have one. If Google Maps still cannot find the address, try searching for a nearby landmark or intersection first, then adjust the pin to your exact location and save it as home.

If you see an old address still appearing in Google Maps even after you deleted it, clear your browser cache or app cache. On Android, go to Settings, find Google Maps, tap "Storage," and select "Clear cache." On iPhone, you may need to delete and reinstall the Google Maps app. On a computer, clear your browser cookies and cache, then reload maps.google.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my home address in Google Maps change my actual address anywhere?

No. Changing your home address in Google Maps only affects what Google Maps displays for you. It does not change your address in Gmail, Google Contacts, your driver's license, your bank records, or any official documents. Those are separate and would need to be updated through their own systems.

Can I have more than one home address saved?

Google Maps only allows one home address at a time. If you need to switch between two addresses frequently, you can delete one and add the other when needed, but you cannot save both simultaneously. You can save other addresses as "Starred places" or in a custom list instead.

Will my home address appear to other people on Google Maps?

No. Your home address is private and visible only to you. Other people cannot see it unless you share your location with them through Google Maps' location-sharing feature, which is a separate setting you control.

What if I do not have a specific street address?

You can save any location as your home address, even if it does not have a traditional street address. You can drop a pin on a map at your location, or type in a landmark, intersection, or business name. Google Maps will save whatever location you select.

How do I change my work address in Google Maps?

The process is identical to changing your home address. Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, select "Your places," and tap "Work" instead of "Home." You can then add or edit your work address the same way you would edit your home address.