Where Google stores your address and why it matters

Google stores your address in several places depending on what you use: your Google Account profile, Google Maps, Google Business Profile if you own a business, and your payment methods. When you change your address in one place, it does not automatically update everywhere else. The steps differ depending on which service you need to change.

Your Google Account address is what appears when you sign into services like Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube. Your Google Maps address is what shows up when you search for directions or save locations. If you run a business, your Google Business Profile address is what customers see when they search for you. Payment addresses are separate again—they stay tied to your billing method until you update them individually.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Google Account address, Google Maps address, and Google Business Profile address are three separate records that do not sync with each other.
  • To change your account address, go to myaccount.google.com, select "Personal info," and edit the address field directly.
  • To update your home address in Google Maps, open the app, tap your profile picture, select "Edit home," and enter the new address.
  • If you own a business with a Google Business Profile, you must verify your new address through Google's verification process, which takes several days.
  • Payment addresses on file with Google must be updated separately in your payment methods settings, not in your account profile.

Updating your address in your Google Account

Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with your Google password. On the left side, click Personal info. Look for the Address field and click on it. Delete the old address and type in your new one, then click Save.

This change takes effect when ready and updates your address across Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and other Google services that pull from your account profile. If you do not see an address field, it means you have not entered one yet—you can add one by clicking Add address instead.

Changing your home address in Google Maps

Open the Google Maps app on your phone or go to maps.google.com on your computer. Tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select Edit home (or Set home if you have not saved one yet). Type your new address and tap or click Save.

This only changes where Google Maps considers your "home" location for navigation and search purposes. It does not change your account address or any other Google service. If you use Google Maps for commute estimates or location history, this update will reflect your new starting point.

Updating a Google Business Profile address

If you own or manage a business with a Google Business Profile, changing your address requires verification. Go to google.com/business and sign in. Click on your business name, then select Location on the left menu. Click Edit next to your address and enter the new one.

Google will ask you to verify the new address. You can choose to receive a postcard by mail (takes 5 to 7 business days), verify by phone, or verify by email depending on what Google offers for your location. Until you complete verification, your old address will still appear to customers. Do not move your business sign or change your physical location until verification is complete, or Google may reject the change.

Updating payment and billing addresses

Your payment address is separate from your account address. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Payments & subscriptions on the left, then select Payment methods. Click on the payment method you want to update (credit card, debit card, or bank account). Click Edit and change the billing address, then click Save.

If you have multiple payment methods on file, you must update each one individually. Google does not pull your billing address from your account profile, so changing your account address will not affect what address is tied to your credit card.

What happens if you move but do not update your address

If you do not update your account address, mail from Google (password reset letters, tax documents, or account notifications) will go to your old address. Your Google Maps home location will still point to your old house, which can cause navigation errors. If you own a business, customers will see your old address in search results.

Payment methods will still work, but if Google flags suspicious activity on your account, they may send a verification code to your old address, which you will not receive. It is worth updating as soon as you move to avoid these problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Google Account address change my address everywhere on Google?

No. Your account address only updates services like Gmail and Google Drive. Your Google Maps home address, Google Business Profile address, and payment addresses are separate and must be changed individually in their own settings.

How long does it take for my new address to show up?

Account address changes take effect when ready. Google Business Profile address changes require verification, which takes 5 to 7 business days by postcard. Google Maps home address updates appear right away.

Can I change my address on Google without a phone number?

Yes. You can update your account address and Google Maps address without providing a phone number. For Google Business Profile verification, you can choose postcard or email verification instead of phone verification.

What if I entered the wrong address by mistake?

Go back to the same settings where you entered it and click Edit to correct it. For Google Business Profile, you can request a new verification postcard if you submitted the wrong address, though this adds another 5 to 7 days.

Do I need to update my address if I only use Gmail?

No, unless you want to. Your Gmail will work fine with an old address on file. You only need to update it if you use services that display your address, receive mail from Google, or want your home location in Google Maps to be accurate.