Change your home address in Google Maps through your Google Account settings

Google Maps stores your home address in your Google Account, not in the Maps app itself. To change it, you open Google Maps on any device, tap or click the profile icon in the top right corner, select "Settings," then go to "Home" under "Your places." From there you can enter a new address or delete the existing one. The change takes effect when ready across all your devices where you're signed into that Google Account.

If you're using Google Maps on a phone, the process is slightly different depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android device, but the end result is the same. On a computer, the steps are nearly identical. The address you set as "Home" is what Google Maps will suggest when you ask for directions or search for nearby services.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address lives in your Google Account settings, not in the Maps app, so changing it affects all your Google services that use location.
  • On any device, tap your profile icon in Google Maps, go to Settings, then find "Home" under "Your places" to add or change the address.
  • The new address syncs across all devices signed into your account within seconds.
  • You can also set a "Work" address the same way, and Google Maps will suggest the appropriate one depending on the time of day.
  • Deleting your home address from Google Maps does not delete it from your Google Account—you may need to remove it separately in Account settings if you want it completely gone.

Step-by-step on Android phones

Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile picture or initial in a circle at the top right of the screen. Tap it. A menu will drop down with several options; select "Settings." Scroll down until you see a section called "Your places." Under that heading, tap "Home." You'll see a text field where you can type your new address or paste it if you have it copied.

Type the address and Google Maps will show you suggestions as you type. Tap the correct address from the list. If your address doesn't appear in the suggestions, type it as completely as you can and tap the "Set" or checkmark button. Google Maps will save it and you're done. If you want to remove your home address entirely, tap the trash icon next to it instead.

Step-by-step on iPhones

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Settings" from the menu. Scroll down to "Your places" and tap "Home." You'll see the same address entry field as on Android. Type your new address, and Google Maps will suggest matches as you type. Select the correct one from the list or finish typing and tap "Save."

On iPhone, the save button may appear as a checkmark or the word "Save" depending on your version of the app. Either way, once you tap it, the address is stored. To delete it, swipe left on the address or tap "Edit" and then the trash icon.

Changing your address on a computer

Go to Google Maps in your web browser and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Click "Settings." On the left side of the screen, you'll see "Your places"—click it. Then click "Home." A box will appear where you can type your address. Enter the new address and press Enter or click outside the box to save it.

On a computer, the change is saved automatically once you move away from the text field. You don't need to click a separate save button. If you want to delete the address, click the three-dot menu next to it and select "Delete."

Why Google Maps uses your home address

Google Maps uses your home address to give you faster directions and better suggestions. When you ask for directions without specifying a starting point, Google Maps assumes you're starting from home. It also uses the address to show you nearby restaurants, gas stations, and other services relevant to where you live. If you set both a home and work address, Google Maps can suggest different routes depending on the time of day—for example, offering a faster route home during evening commute hours.

Your home address is also used by other Google services like Google Assistant and Google Search. If you change it in Google Maps, the change may take a few minutes to show up in those other services, but it will sync automatically.

What happens if you delete your home address

Deleting your home address from Google Maps removes it from the Maps app, but it may still be stored in your Google Account's contact information. If you want to remove it completely, you may need to go to your Google Account settings separately and delete it from there as well. To do this, go to myaccount.google.com, click "Personal info" on the left, find the address field, and delete it there too.

Removing your home address does not affect your ability to use Google Maps. You can still search for places, get directions, and use all other features. The only difference is that Google Maps will ask you where you're starting from instead of assuming your home address.

If your address won't save or update

Sometimes Google Maps has trouble saving a new address if the address format is unusual or if the location is very new. If your address won't save, try typing it in a different format—for example, include the apartment or unit number, or spell out abbreviations like "Street" instead of "St." If that doesn't work, try clearing the Google Maps app cache (on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Google Maps > Storage > Clear Cache; on iPhone, delete and reinstall the app).

If you're still having trouble, make sure you're signed into the correct Google Account. If you have multiple accounts, you may be changing the address in one account while using a different account on your device. Check your profile picture to confirm which account is active, and switch accounts if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my home address on Google Maps affect my location history?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is just a label for directions and suggestions. It does not change your actual location or your location history. Google Maps tracks where you actually are based on your device's GPS, not based on the address you've set as home.

Can I set multiple home addresses?

Google Maps allows you to set one home address and one work address. If you need to store more addresses, you can save them as "Starred places" or add them to a custom list, but only one can be labeled as your primary home address.

Does my home address show up publicly when I share a location with someone?

No. Your saved home address is private and visible only to you. When you share a location with someone through Google Maps, you choose exactly what you want to share—it does not automatically share your home address.

How long does it take for the address change to sync across devices?

The change is usually when ready, but it can take a few minutes to show up on all your devices if they're not connected to the internet. Once you change the address on one device, refresh Google Maps on your other devices and it should appear.

What if I don't want Google to know my home address at all?

You can straightforward not set a home address in Google Maps. You can use the app without ever entering one. If you've already set one and want to remove it, delete it from your Google Account settings as described above. Google will not store a home address unless you explicitly enter one.