The fastest way to change your home address on Google Maps

Open Google Maps on your phone or computer and tap or click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Select "Your places," then go to the "Saved" tab. Find your home in the list, tap or click it, and select the pencil icon to edit. Change the address in the text field, then save. The change takes effect when ready in your own Google Maps account.

If you do not see your home listed under "Saved," you can add it first. Search for your new address in Google Maps, tap or click the address result, and then tap or click the heart icon to save it as your home. Once saved, you can edit it using the pencil icon the same way.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address in Google Maps is stored in your account under "Your places," not on the map itself, so only you see the change.
  • The edit takes effect when ready in your own Google Maps account and does not require approval from Google.
  • If you moved and your old address is still showing, you can delete it and add your new one in the same menu.
  • Changing your home address on Google Maps does not change your address on your Google Account profile or any other Google service.

Where to find your saved home address

Your home address lives in a section called "Your places" inside Google Maps. This is separate from the public map—it is private to your account. To reach it, open Google Maps, tap or click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, and select "Your places." You will see tabs for "Saved," "Reviews," and "Photos."

Under the "Saved" tab, you will see a list of places you have marked as home, work, or other saved locations. Your home will appear with a house icon next to it. If you have multiple addresses saved as home (which can happen if you moved and did not delete the old one), they will all show here. Tap or click the one you want to change.

How to edit your home address

Once you have found your home in the "Saved" list, tap or click on it to open its details. You will see the address displayed, along with a pencil icon in the top right corner of the card. Tap or click that pencil icon to enter edit mode.

A text field will appear with your current address. Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you suggestions that match what you are entering. Tap or click the correct suggestion to fill in the full address. Then tap or click "Save" or press Enter. The change is now stored in your account.

Deleting an old home address

If you moved and your old address is still saved as home, you should delete it so Google Maps does not confuse the two. Open "Your places," find the old address in the "Saved" list, and tap or click on it. Look for a trash icon or a menu with a delete option (usually three dots or a menu icon on the card). Tap or click it and confirm the deletion.

Once deleted, the old address will no longer appear in your saved places. You can then add your new address as home using the same process: search for it in Google Maps, tap or click the address result, and tap or click the heart icon to save it.

The difference between Google Maps and your Google Account address

Your home address in Google Maps is stored only in the Maps app and is private to your account. It does not change your address anywhere else in Google. Your Google Account profile (the one you use to sign into Gmail, YouTube, and other Google services) has its own separate address field.

If you need to update your address for billing, shipping, or account recovery purposes, you must change it in your Google Account settings, not in Google Maps. To do that, go to myaccount.google.com, select "Personal info," and edit your address there. The two systems do not sync with each other.

Why Google Maps might not show your new address right away

Your personal home address in Google Maps updates when ready because it is stored in your own account. However, if you are looking at the public Google Maps and wondering why the building or street name has not changed, that is a different issue. Public map data is maintained by Google and can take weeks or months to update after a real-world change.

If a street name changed, a building was renamed, or a new address was created in your area, you can report the change to Google. On the public map, tap or click the place, then tap or click "Suggest an edit" at the bottom. Fill in the details of what changed and submit. Google reviews these reports, but there is no timeline for when the public map will reflect the change.

Troubleshooting: Your home address will not save

If you are trying to save a new home address and it is not working, first make sure you are signed into your Google Account. Open the menu and look for your account name or email at the top. If you are not signed in, tap or click "Sign in" and enter your credentials.

If you are signed in but the address still will not save, try closing and reopening Google Maps. On a phone, swipe it closed completely and reopen it. On a computer, close the browser tab and open Google Maps again. If the problem continues, clear your browser cache (on a computer) or clear the app's cache (on a phone by going to Settings > Apps > Google Maps > Storage > Clear Cache). Then try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my home address on Google Maps change it anywhere else?

No. Your Google Maps home address is separate from your Google Account address, your phone's contact information, and any other service. Changing it in Google Maps affects only Google Maps. If you need to update your address for billing, shipping, or account recovery, you must change it in each service separately.

Can other people see my home address if I change it on Google Maps?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is private to your account. Other people cannot see it unless you share your location with them through a separate feature like Google Maps location sharing. Changing your home address does not make it public.

What if I do not want a home address saved at all?

You can delete it. Open "Your places," find your home address in the "Saved" list, tap or click it, and then tap or click the trash or delete icon. Once deleted, you can still search for addresses in Google Maps—you just will not have one marked as your default home.

Why does Google Maps keep showing my old address?

If the old address is in your "Saved" list, delete it using the trash icon. If you are seeing the old address on the public map (not in your saved places), that is public map data, not your personal setting. You can report the error to Google by tapping or clicking "Suggest an edit" on the map.

Can I have more than one home address saved?

Yes. You can save multiple addresses and label them however you want—home, work, vacation house, or any custom label. Each one will appear in your "Saved" list. However, only one can be marked as your primary home for navigation purposes.