Stop Sharing Location in Google Maps App

1)

Open the ‘Google Maps’ App

Click on the circle at the top right

Map of Australia showing surrounding waters and parts of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste, with a blue location marker near southeastern Australia on Google Maps.

2)

Click on ‘Location Sharing’

Screenshot of Google account settings menu on a mobile phone, showing options such as turning on incognito mode, profile, timeline, location sharing, offline maps, data in maps, settings, adding a missing place, adding a business, help and feedback, privacy policy, and terms of service.

3)

Click on the account you want to stop sharing with

Screenshot of a mobile app showing a map of Australia with location sharing options and account information.

4)

Tap on ‘Stop’

Screenshot of Google Maps on a smartphone, showing the app's interface with options to view the map, set directions, add a location, and stop location tracking. The map background is partially visible.

5)

If there are multiple Google accounts signed into the phone.

Check ALL accounts signed into the phone

Screenshot of a smartphone display with the Google Maps app open. The app shows map details of part of Asia including China, Japan, and Thailand. A menu overlay includes options like managing the Google Account, turning on Incognito mode, viewing profile, timeline, location sharing, offline maps, data in Maps, settings, adding places, business, help, and privacy policies.

6)

Tap on each account to switch and check the Location Sharing option - Refer to step 2

Screenshot of a mobile device showing Google account management options, including managing accounts, adding another account, using maps without an account, and other settings.