Change an address directly in Google Maps on your phone or computer

You can edit a business address, home location, or any place you've saved in Google Maps in a few taps or clicks. The process differs slightly depending on whether you're using the mobile app or the desktop version, but both let you correct wrong information, update a moved business, or change where the map thinks you live.

The fastest way is to find the place on the map, tap or click the name or address at the bottom, then look for an "Edit" or pencil icon. Google will open a form where you can change the street address, phone number, website, hours, or other details. Your changes don't go live when ready — Google reviews edits before they appear to other users, which usually takes a few days.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the place in Google Maps, tap the name card at the bottom, and tap the pencil icon to edit the address or other details.
  • On desktop, right-click the location pin and select "Edit" from the menu that appears.
  • Google reviews all address changes before they show to other users, so your edit won't be when ready.
  • If you're changing your home or work address in Google Maps, do that in Settings rather than editing the location itself.
  • Incorrect business addresses can be reported through the same edit form, and Google prioritizes corrections over new information.

Edit an address on the Google Maps mobile app

Open Google Maps and search for the place whose address you want to change, or tap the location pin directly on the map. Once the place card appears at the bottom of your screen, tap the name or address to open the full details page.

Look for a pencil icon (usually in the top right corner of the details page) and tap it. Google will open an edit form with fields for the street address, phone number, website, hours of operation, and other information. Change only the field you need to fix — if the address is wrong, update that line and leave the rest as is. Tap "Submit" when you're done. Google will send your change for review, and you'll see a confirmation message. The change typically appears within a few days once Google's team approves it.

Edit an address on Google Maps desktop

Go to Google Maps in your web browser and search for the place or navigate to it on the map. Right-click directly on the location pin (the red marker) and a small menu will appear with several options.

Select "Edit" from that menu. A form will open with the current address and other details. Update the address field or any other information that needs correction, then click "Submit" at the bottom. As with the mobile app, Google reviews your submission before it goes live, usually within a few days. You'll receive a confirmation that your edit was received.

Update your home or work address in Google Maps settings

If you want to change the address Google Maps uses for "home" or "work" — the shortcuts that appear when you start navigation — don't edit the location itself. Instead, open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner (mobile) or look for your account menu (desktop).

Select "Settings" and then "Home" or "Work" depending on which one you need to change. Tap or click the address field and enter your new address. This change takes effect when ready and only affects your own account — it doesn't change what other users see on the map. This is the right method if you've moved and want your navigation shortcuts to point to your new place.

Report an incorrect business address that you can't edit

If you find a business address that's clearly wrong but you don't have permission to edit it (because you don't own or manage the business), you can still report the error. Open the business in Google Maps and tap the name card at the bottom, then look for a three-dot menu icon.

Tap "Suggest an edit" and choose "Address" from the options. Describe what's wrong — for example, "This restaurant moved to 456 Oak Street in 2023" — and include any details that help Google verify the correction. Google prioritizes reports from people who can provide evidence (like a recent photo of the new location or a link to the business's website showing the correct address). Your report goes into the same review queue as direct edits, so it may take several days to process.

What happens after you submit an address change

When you submit an edit, Google doesn't publish it when ready. Instead, the change enters a review queue where Google's systems and sometimes human reviewers check whether the information is accurate. This process usually takes between two and seven days, depending on how busy the queue is and how obvious the correction is.

You won't receive a notification when your edit is approved, but you can check the status by opening the place again and looking for a note that says "You suggested an edit" or similar language. If Google rejects your change, you'll see a message explaining why — often because the information you provided didn't match other sources Google uses to verify addresses. You can submit the edit again with more detail or different supporting information.

Fix an address if Google Maps keeps showing the wrong location

Sometimes Google Maps pins a business or address in the wrong spot on the map, even though the address text is correct. This happens when Google's location data is outdated or conflicting sources disagree about where the address actually is.

To fix this, open the place and tap the pencil icon to edit. Look for a field that says "Location" or "Pin location" and tap it — this will let you drag the pin to the correct spot on the map. You can also search for the address in the edit form to let Google re-locate it. After you move the pin to the right place, add a note in the "Additional information" or "Details" field explaining the correction — for example, "Pin was 0.2 miles south of actual location." This helps Google's reviewers understand why the pin needed to move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change an address for a business I don't own?

You can report that an address is wrong, but you cannot directly edit a business you don't manage. Use the "Suggest an edit" option instead, which sends your correction to Google for review. If you own or manage the business, you can claim it through Google Business Profile to gain full editing rights.

How long does it take for an address change to show up?

Most address changes appear within two to seven days after you submit them. Google reviews edits to prevent spam and false information. If your change hasn't appeared after a week, check the place again — Google may have rejected it if it conflicted with other sources, and you can resubmit with more detail.

What if I accidentally entered the wrong address when I edited?

You can submit another edit to correct it. Open the place, tap the pencil icon, and change the address to the right one. Submit the new edit, and it will go through the same review process. If the incorrect address is already live, submit the correction as soon as you notice the mistake.

Does editing an address in Google Maps change it everywhere else online?

No. Google Maps is separate from Google Search, Google Business Profile, and other Google services. Editing an address in Maps only changes how it appears in the Maps app and on maps.google.com. If a business address is wrong in Google Search results, you may need to update it through Google Business Profile instead.

Why does Google Maps show two different addresses for the same place?

This usually happens when a business has moved or when Google's data sources disagree about the correct address. Open the place, check which address is pinned on the map, and report the incorrect one as a duplicate or outdated entry. Include the correct address and any supporting information like the business's website or a recent photo.