Change your home address in Google Maps on any device
Google Maps stores your home address in your account so it can show you directions and travel time from home. To change it, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture in the top right corner, select "Settings," then go to "Home" under "Your places." Tap the pencil icon next to your current address, type the new one, and save. On desktop, the steps are the same: profile picture → Settings → Your places → Home → edit icon → new address → Save.
The address you set as "Home" is private to your account. It does not appear on any public map or profile, and only you can see it when you use the app. If you do not want Google Maps to store a home address at all, you can delete it by tapping the trash icon instead of the pencil.
Changes take effect when ready. The next time you ask for directions or check travel time, Google Maps will calculate from your new address.
Key Takeaways
- Your home address in Google Maps is stored only in your account and is never visible to other users or on public maps.
- On mobile, go to your profile picture, then Settings, then Your places, then Home to edit or delete your address.
- On desktop, follow the same path: profile picture → Settings → Your places → Home.
- Changes save when ready and explore to all future directions and travel time estimates from your home.
- You can delete your home address entirely by tapping the trash icon instead of editing it.
Step-by-step on iPhone or Android
Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile picture in the top right corner — it is usually a small circle with your initial or photo. Tap it. A menu will appear with several options. Select "Settings" near the top of that menu.
In Settings, scroll down until you see "Your places." Tap it. You will see two tabs: "Saved" and "Labeled." Make sure you are on the "Labeled" tab, because that is where "Home" and "Work" live. Tap "Home." If you have not set a home address yet, you will see an option to add one. If you already have one, you will see the current address with a pencil icon next to it.
Tap the pencil icon. A search box will open. Clear the old address and type your new one. As you type, Google Maps will suggest matches. Tap the correct address from the suggestions, or finish typing and tap "Save" at the bottom of the screen. Your new home address is now set.
Step-by-step on desktop or laptop
Go to Google Maps in your web browser. In the top right corner, click your profile picture. A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Settings."
On the left side of the Settings page, you will see a menu. Click "Your places." Then click the "Labeled" tab at the top. You will see "Home" listed. Click on it. If you have not set a home address yet, click the "+" button to add one. If you already have one, click the pencil icon next to the address.
A search box will open. Delete the old address and type your new one. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. Click the correct address from the list, or finish typing and click "Save." Your home address updates right away.
What happens if you do not have a home address set
Google Maps works fine without a home address. You can still search for places, get directions, and check travel time. The only difference is that when you ask for directions, Google Maps will ask you to enter a starting point instead of assuming you are leaving from home.
If you set a home address later, Google Maps will remember it and use it as your default starting point for all future directions. You can change it as many times as you want.
Deleting your home address
If you want to remove your home address from Google Maps entirely, open the app, go to your profile picture → Settings → Your places → Labeled → Home. Instead of tapping the pencil icon to edit, tap the trash icon. Google Maps will ask you to confirm. Tap "Delete" and your home address is gone.
On desktop, follow the same path and click the trash icon next to your address instead of the pencil. Confirm the deletion and it is removed.
Your home address is private to you
The address you set as "Home" in Google Maps is stored only in your Google account. It does not appear anywhere on the public internet, on any map that other people can see, or in your Google profile. Only you can see it when you use Google Maps on your own devices.
Google does use this information internally to improve its services and to show you relevant local results, but the address itself remains private. If you are concerned about privacy, you can delete it at any time, and Google Maps will stop storing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home address on Google Maps?
No. Your home address is stored only in your account and is never visible to other users. It does not appear on any public map or in your profile. Only you can see it when you use Google Maps on your own devices.
What if I type my address wrong and Google Maps does not recognize it?
Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. If your address does not appear in the suggestions, try typing it in a different format — for example, use the full street name instead of an abbreviation, or include the apartment or unit number. If it still does not work, you can type the address exactly as it appears on your mail or utility bill.
Do I have to set a home address in Google Maps?
No. Google Maps works without a home address. If you do not set one, the app will straightforward ask you to enter a starting point each time you request directions. You can add a home address whenever you want.
Will changing my home address affect my Google account or other Google services?
No. Changing your home address in Google Maps only affects that app. It does not change your account address, billing address, or any other Google service. Your Google account address and your Google Maps home address are separate.
Can I set multiple home addresses in Google Maps?
Google Maps allows you to set one "Home" address and one "Work" address. If you need to store more addresses, you can save them in the "Saved" section of Your places, but they will not be labeled as home or work.