How to Add a Marker in Google Maps: Desktop & Mobile Guide

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Add a pin or create a custom map on Google
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Do you want to mark your favorite locations on Google Maps? You can create a custom map using My Maps on a web browser, which can be viewed on both mobile and desktop. You can also use the Google Maps app or website to save certain markers and pins to a custom list. Here's how to save a location and add a marker in Google Maps on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Marking a Location on Google Maps

  1. Sign in to My Maps on a computer.
  2. Click Create a New Map .
  3. Search for a location.
  4. Click the green marker.
  5. Click Add to map .
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Creating a Map with My Maps

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  1. Sign in to My Maps using a web browser. You can use any web browser on a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. This website allows you to create your own custom maps on Google Maps.
    • The My Maps app is no longer available for Android, iPhone, or iPad. You can only create custom maps using My Maps in a web browser. Once created, you can view the maps on mobile or desktop . [1]
    • If you're using a mobile device, you can use the Google Maps app instead.
  2. It's the red button in the upper-right corner. This displays a large map. [2]
    • If a pop-up message opens, click Create again.
    • A map can have up to 10,000 shapes, lines, or places at a time.
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  3. It's at the top of the page.
  4. This displays a list of search results from Google Maps below the search bar.
  5. This jumps to the location and places a green temporary marker on the location.
  6. This displays a pop-up with the address and details of the location.
  7. This places a marker on the map for the location. Add as many markers as you need.
    • Alternatively, you can click the marker icon below the search bar and click where you want to add a marker on the map.
    • You can adjust a marker location by clicking and dragging it on the map.
    • Click a marker location and then click the pencil icon in the pop-up to edit the details of the location.
  8. It's below the search bar at the top of the page. This is the "Draw a line" icon.
  9. There are four options for drawing a line. They include; "Add a line or shape", "Add a driving route", "Add a biking route", and "Add a walking route". Select the option that best suits the map you want to create.
  10. If the starting point is one of the markers you created, click the marker. Otherwise, click anywhere you want the route to start.
  11. This creates a line for the route between the starting and end points.
    • Alternatively, if you want to create your own line, select Add a line or shape and click where you want the line to start. Click where the line changes direction to add a pivot point for the line. Then click where the next location you want the line to change direction to create another pivot point. Do this until you get to the end of the line. Double-click the final pivot point to finalize the line.
    • You can add more than one line or route. You can also create layers that can be toggled on and off. To do so, click Add Layer at the top of the menu to the left.
    • Once you have created a map, you can print it or embed the website in a website.
    • You can also Geocode a Google Map address on your website using JavaScript.
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Using Google Maps (Mobile)

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  1. Tap the Google Maps app icon, which resembles a red location marker on a road map. This will open the map view if you're signed in to Maps.
    • If prompted, select a Google account and/or sign in before continuing.
  2. To find a location on the map, you can either scroll to it, or tap the search bar at the top of the app, and type the name of a location or address. This displays the location on the map.
  3. This places a large red marker on the location and displays a pop-up menu at the bottom of the app. [3]
  4. It's either at the bottom of the screen on your mobile phone, or in the menu to the left on your computer or tablet. It has an icon that resembles a bookmark. [4]
  5. There are a few pre-made lists on Google Maps. These include; Favorites , Want to go , Travel plans , and Starred places . Tapping a list saves the location to the list. Locations in each list have color-coded markers that appear on the map.
    • To create a new list, tap + New List above the lists. Type a name for the list on the bar and then tap Create .
  6. It's in the upper-right corner or at the bottom of the menu with your lists. This saves the location to the list you selected.
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Using Google Maps (Desktop)

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  1. Open the Google Maps website. This will open the Google Maps homepage.
    • If you aren't signed into Google Maps, click Sign in in the top-right corner of the page, then enter your Google account's email address and password.
  2. It's in the upper-left corner of the Google Maps website. This displays the menu to the left.
  3. It's at the top of the list on the left. This displays all of your places lists.
  4. There are a variety of pre-made lists, including Favorites , Want to go , and Starred locations . Click the icon with three dots next to the list you want to add a location marker to. This displays a pop-up menu.
    • To create a new list, click New List at the top of the list in a web browser. Enter a name, and then click Create .
  5. This displays all the locations in the lists with some editing options.
  6. If you are using a desktop browser, click Add Place at the top of the list in the menu to the left. If you are using an iPad or an Android tablet, tap the plus (+) icon in the lower-right corner. This displays a search bar at the top of the list or at the top of the page.
  7. It's at the top of the page. This displays a list of search results from Google Maps.
  8. This adds the location to the lists. The location will appear on the map with a marker that corresponds to the list.
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Viewing My Maps (Mobile)

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  1. It has an icon with a map marker. Tap the Google Maps icon on your Home screen or Apps menu to open the Google Maps app.
  2. It's the icon that resembles a bookmark at the bottom of the screen.
  3. It's below your list of apps. It has an icon that resembles a map. This displays a list of all the maps you have made using My Maps on a desktop browser.
    • If you want to view a place you saved to a list, tap the list name instead.
  4. This displays the map in the Google Maps app.
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Viewing My Maps (Desktop)

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  1. Open the Google Maps website. If you aren't already logged into your Google account, do so now.
  2. It's the icon with three horizontal lines. It's in the upper-right corner of the Google Maps app or website. This displays the menu to the left.
  3. It's in the menu to the left. This displays all your saved locations and markers.
  4. It's the last tab at the top of the menu. This displays all the maps you created with My Maps.
    • If you want to view a place you saved to a list, click a list instead.
  5. This displays the map in Google Maps.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/mymaps/answer/10656656?hl=en
      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/mymaps/answer/3024454?hl=en
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3184808?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Android#zippy=,save-a-place
      4. ↑ https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3184808?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Android#zippy=,save-a-place

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      1. Open the Google Maps mobile app
      2. Search for an address or for the name of a location.
      3. Tap the address in the search results.
      4. Tap and hold the location on the map.
      5. Tap Save .
      6. Select a list to save the location to.
      7. Tap Done .

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