Where to Find Your Address Settings in Google Account

Your address lives in Google Account's personal information section, not in Gmail or Google Maps. To reach it, go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with your Google password. On the left side menu, click Personal information. You will see a section labeled Basic info — your address field is there, below your name and phone number.

If you do not see an address field at all, you may never have entered one. Google does not require an address to use Gmail or most Google services. You can add one now by clicking the pencil icon next to the empty field, or skip this step entirely if you do not need one stored.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Google address is stored in myaccount.google.com under Personal information, not in Gmail or Google Maps.
  • Click the pencil icon next to your address field to edit it, then type your new address and click Save.
  • Changing your address in Google Account does not automatically update it in Google Maps, Gmail, or other Google services — you may need to update those separately.
  • Your address is visible only to you and to Google services you have given permission to see it.
  • If you delete your address, Google will not store it, but services that already have a copy may keep their own record.

Step-by-Step: Editing Your Address

Once you are in Personal information, look for the address field. Click the pencil icon (edit button) next to it. A text box will open where you can type or paste your new address. Google accepts addresses in any format — street address, city, state, and ZIP code all on one line, or broken across multiple lines. Type your complete address as you want it stored.

After you have entered the new address, click the Save button. Google will save it when ready. You will see the updated address displayed in your Personal information section. If you made a mistake, you can click the pencil icon again and correct it at any time.

What Happens When You Change Your Address

Changing your address in Google Account updates it only in that one place. Your Gmail signature will not change unless you edit it separately. Google Maps will not update your saved home address unless you change it there too. If you use Google services like Google Fi (phone service) or Google One (storage subscription), those services may have their own address fields that you need to update separately.

Some Google services may have already stored a copy of your old address. For example, if you have made a Google Maps review or posted a location to Google Photos, those records are separate from your account address and will not change automatically. If you want to update your address everywhere, you will need to visit each service individually.

Removing Your Address Entirely

If you want to delete your address instead of changing it, click the pencil icon next to the address field and delete all the text. Click Save. Google will remove the address from your account. You can add a new one later whenever you need to.

Deleting your address from Google Account does not remove it from services that already have a copy. If you have used your address in Gmail, Google Maps, or other Google products, those services may keep their own record. You would need to remove it from each service separately if that concerns you.

Privacy: Who Can See Your Address

Your address in Google Account is private by default. Only you can see it when you log in. Google services you have given permission to access your personal information can see it — for example, Google Fi uses it for billing, and Google One uses it for account recovery. You can check which services have access by going to myaccount.google.com, clicking Security on the left menu, then scrolling to Your devices and Third-party access.

When you share your address with someone else — by sending it in an email, for example — that person can see it, but Google does not publish it or share it with advertisers. Your address is not used to target ads to you.

Updating Your Address in Google Maps Separately

If you have saved a home address in Google Maps, changing your account address will not update it there. Open Google Maps on your computer or phone. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left. Click Your places, then Saved. Find your saved home address and click it. Click the pencil icon to edit it, type your new address, and click Save.

On a phone, the process is similar: open Google Maps, tap your profile picture in the top right, tap Your places, tap Saved, find your home address, tap it, tap the pencil icon, and save the change. Your Maps home address is now separate from your account address and will not sync between them.

Changing Your Address in Gmail Settings

If you have a signature in Gmail that includes your address, changing your account address will not update your Gmail signature. You need to edit your Gmail signature separately. Go to gmail.com, click the gear icon in the top right, click See all settings, then click the General tab. Scroll down to Signature, click in the signature box, edit your address, and scroll down to click Save changes.

This is useful if you want your Gmail signature to show a different address than the one stored in your Google Account — for example, a work address instead of a home address. You can keep them separate or make them match, depending on what you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my address affect my Gmail or Google Drive?

No. Changing your address in Google Account does not affect Gmail, Google Drive, or any of your files or emails. Your address is stored separately from your content. You can change it without losing anything.

Can I have more than one address in my Google Account?

Google Account stores only one address in Personal information. If you need to track multiple addresses — like a home and work address — you can save them separately in Google Maps or in your Gmail contacts instead.

What if I forgot my password and cannot access my account?

Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow the recovery steps. Google will ask you to verify your identity using a recovery email or phone number. Once you regain access, you can change your address.

Does Google use my address for anything?

Google uses your address for account recovery, billing (if you have a paid service), and to provide location-based features if you have turned them on. Your address is not shared with advertisers or used to target ads. You can see which services have access to your address in your Security settings.

Can I change my address on my phone?

Yes. Go to myaccount.google.com on your phone's browser, sign in, tap Personal information, tap the pencil icon next to your address, edit it, and tap Save. The process is the same as on a computer.