Why you might need to change your address on Google Maps
Google Maps stores your home address in your account so it can show you directions home, estimate travel time, and personalize search results. If you move, change your address on Google Maps so the app sends you to the right place when you ask for directions home. You might also need to update it if Google Maps has your address wrong from the start.
The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on a phone or computer. You do not need to delete your account or start over — just update the address in your settings.
Key Takeaways
- Your home address in Google Maps is stored in your Google Account settings, not in the Maps app itself.
- You can change your address on any device where you are signed into your Google Account, and the change appears everywhere you use Google Maps.
- Google Maps uses your home address to show you directions home and estimate how long trips will take.
- If you use Google Maps for work or business, you may also want to update your work address in the same settings.
How to change your address on a phone
Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap Your places, then tap the Labeled tab at the bottom of the screen. You will see a list of places you have labeled — look for Home.
Tap Home, then tap the pencil icon to edit. Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you matching addresses — tap the one that is correct. Tap Save when you are done.
If you do not see a Home label in your list, you can create one. Tap the plus sign at the bottom of the screen, then tap Label this place. Type your new address, then type Home as the label name and tap Save.
How to change your address on a computer
Go to maps.google.com and sign into your Google Account if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select Your places. Click the Labeled tab.
Find Home in the list and click it. Click the pencil icon to edit the address. Delete the old address, type in your new one, and click Save when you are done. Google Maps will show you matching addresses as you type — click the correct one before saving.
If you do not see Home in your labeled places, click the plus sign to add a new place. Type your new address, label it Home, and click Save.
What happens after you change your address
Once you save your new address, Google Maps will use it the next time you ask for directions home. The change appears on all devices where you are signed into your Google Account — your phone, tablet, and computer all see the same address.
You can also add a Work address the same way. This lets you quickly get directions to either place without typing the full address each time. If you have labeled multiple addresses, Google Maps will ask which one you mean when you say "directions home" or "directions to work."
If Google Maps shows the wrong address for your home
Sometimes Google Maps has your address wrong because the building number is missing, the street name is misspelled, or the location marker is placed on the wrong building. If you see the wrong address when you search for your home, you can report it to Google.
Search for your address in Google Maps. If the location marker is in the wrong place, click it and look for a Suggest an edit option. Click it and choose what is wrong — you can move the marker to the correct spot, fix the address, or add missing information. Google reviews these reports and updates the map.
While Google reviews your report, you can still change your home address in your account settings as described above. Your personal address in Google Maps is separate from the public map, so changing your account address does not affect what other people see.
Keeping your address find in Google Maps
Your home address in Google Maps is private to your account — only you can see it. Google does not show your home address to other people, and it does not appear in your public Google profile. The address is only used to give you directions and estimate travel time.
If you are concerned about privacy, you can delete your home address at any time. Go to Your places, click Home, and click the trash icon. You can always add it back later if you change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my address in Google Maps change it everywhere else?
No. Your address in Google Maps is separate from your address in other Google services like Gmail or Google Account settings. If you move, you may need to update your address in those places too, but changing it in Maps does not change it anywhere else.
Can I have more than one home address in Google Maps?
You can only label one place as Home, but you can create other labeled places with different names. For example, you could label a second home as Cabin or Mom's house and get directions to it the same way.
What if I do not want to save my home address in Google Maps?
You do not have to add a home address. Google Maps works fine without one — you can type any address into the search box and get directions. The home address is just a shortcut so you do not have to type it every time.
Does Google Maps use my address to show me ads?
Google may use information about your location to show you ads, but your home address in Google Maps is not shared with advertisers. Your location is based on where your phone is right now, not the address you saved in your account.