Why you might want to change your home address in Google Maps

Google Maps stores a home address in your account so that directions, search results, and location services can use it as a reference point. When you move, that address becomes outdated and can send you the wrong way or show you irrelevant results. Updating it takes a few minutes and works the same way whether you use Google Maps on your phone, tablet, or computer.

The address you set here is separate from your Google Account address (which you manage in account settings) and from your home location in your phone's system settings. Changing it in Google Maps affects only how Google Maps behaves — it does not change your billing address, your location history, or how other apps see your location.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address in Google Maps is stored in your account and used only by Google Maps for directions and search results.
  • You can change it from the app on Android or iPhone, or from the web version on a computer.
  • The process takes less than a minute once you open the right menu.
  • If you use Google Maps offline or have saved routes, you may want to update those separately after changing your address.

How to change your home address on Android

Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture or initial in the top right corner. Tap Settings from the menu that appears. Scroll down and tap Home under the "Places" section.

A search box will open. Type your new address or search for a landmark near it, then tap the correct result from the list. Google Maps will confirm the address and save it. The next time you search for directions or tap the home icon, it will use this new address.

How to change your home address on iPhone

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture or initial in the top right. Tap Settings. Scroll to find Home under "Places" and tap it.

Type your new address in the search box or search for a nearby location. Tap the correct result. Google Maps will save the change when ready. If you have Siri shortcuts or other apps that pull your home address from Google Maps, they will see the updated address the next time they check.

How to change your home address on a computer

Go to maps.google.com in your web browser and sign in if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture or initial in the top right corner and select Settings. On the left side, click Places.

Click the pencil icon next to Home. A search box will appear. Type your new address or search for a nearby location, then click the correct result. Click Save to confirm. The change takes effect when ready.

What happens to your saved places and routes

Changing your home address does not delete your saved places, starred locations, or past routes. Those remain in your account exactly as they were. However, if you have saved a route that starts from your old home address, you may want to update it so it reflects your new location.

If you use Google Maps offline, the offline maps you have downloaded will not automatically update. You can delete the old offline map and read a new one for your current area if you want to keep offline navigation current.

If your address does not appear in the search results

Sometimes a very new address or a rural location does not show up in Google Maps search results yet. If you cannot find your address by typing it, try searching for a nearby street intersection or a landmark close to your home, then click on the map to pin your exact location.

You can also click directly on the map at your home's location and then save that spot as your home address. Google Maps will use the coordinates you selected, even if the address label is not yet in the system.

Privacy and location sharing considerations

Updating your home address in Google Maps does not change your location history settings or your real-time location sharing with other people. If you have location history turned on, Google will continue to record where you go. If you share your location with family or friends through Google Maps, they will see your current location, not your home address setting.

Your home address is stored in your Google Account, which is protected by your password and any two-factor authentication you have set up. If you are concerned about who can see your account information, review your Google Account privacy settings separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my home address in Google Maps change my billing address?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is used only by the Maps app. Your billing address for Google Play, Google One, or other Google services is stored separately in your account settings and does not change when you update your Maps home address.

Can I have more than one home address saved?

Google Maps lets you save one home address and one work address. If you need to save multiple locations, use the "Saved places" or "Starred places" feature instead, which lets you create custom lists and save as many locations as you want.

What if I do not want a home address saved at all?

You can remove your home address by opening Settings, clicking or tapping Home, and deleting the address from the search box. Google Maps will no longer show a home location, though you can always add one back later.

Does my home address show up on my Google profile or in search results?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is private to your account. It does not appear on your public Google profile, in search results, or anywhere else unless you share it with someone directly.