The fastest way to update your home address on Google Maps
You can change your home address on Google Maps in two ways: by editing your saved home location directly in the Maps app or website, or by updating it through your Google Account settings. The Maps app method is quickest — it takes about two minutes and works on phone or computer. If you use Google services like Gmail or Google Calendar that reference your home address, updating it in your Account settings changes it everywhere at once.
The address you save as "home" in Google Maps is separate from your Google Account address. Changing one does not automatically change the other, so you may need to update both depending on which services you use.
Key Takeaways
- Open Google Maps, tap or click the profile icon, select "Home," and tap the pencil icon to edit the address directly in the app.
- On a computer, you can also right-click any location on the map, select "Save," and choose "Home" to overwrite your current home address.
- If you want to change the address linked to your Google Account (used by Gmail, Calendar, and other services), go to myaccount.google.com and edit it under "Personal info."
- Google Maps saves your home address locally on your device; it does not appear on your public profile or in search results.
- If you delete your home address by mistake, you can add it back the same way you created it the first time.
Editing your home address in the Google Maps app
On your phone or tablet, open Google Maps and tap the profile icon in the top right corner (it looks like a circle with your initial or photo). Tap "Home" from the menu. You will see your current saved address. Tap the pencil icon next to it to edit.
Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will show suggestions. Tap the one that matches your new address. Once you confirm, the change saves when ready. The next time you ask for directions home or search for nearby places, Google Maps will use the new address.
On a computer, the process is similar. Go to Google Maps, click the profile icon, click "Home," and click the pencil icon to edit. Type your new address, confirm it from the suggestions, and save.
Using the map itself to set or change your home address
You can also change your home address by pointing directly at the location on the map. On a computer, right-click the spot where you live on the map. A menu will pop up. Click "Save" and then select "Home" from the options. This overwrites your previous home address with the location you clicked.
On a phone, long-press the location on the map until a card appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap the card to open it fully, then tap the three dots in the top right and select "Save." Choose "Home" to set it as your home address.
This method is useful if you know the exact spot on the map but are not sure how to spell or format the street address. Google Maps will convert the location into a proper address automatically.
Updating your address in Google Account settings
Your Google Account has its own address field, separate from your Google Maps home location. This address appears in Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google services. To change it, go to myaccount.google.com on any computer or phone browser.
Click "Personal info" on the left side. Scroll down to "Address" and click it. Type your new address and click "Save." This change takes effect when ready across all Google services that use your account address.
You do not have to update your Google Account address to change your Google Maps home location, and vice versa. Update whichever one you actually use. Many people only use the Maps home address and never touch the Account address.
What happens to your address after you change it
Your home address in Google Maps is stored on your device and in your Google Account, but it is not public. It does not appear on your Google profile, in search results, or anywhere else that other people can see. Only you can see it when you open Google Maps.
If you sign into Google Maps on a different device, your home address will appear there too, because it is tied to your Google Account. If you sign out or use a different account, the address will not show up.
Google Maps uses your home address to give you faster directions, show you nearby places, and personalize search results. Changing it does not affect your privacy or expose your location to anyone.
Removing your home address if you no longer want one saved
To delete your home address entirely, open Google Maps, tap or click the profile icon, tap or click "Home," and then tap or click the trash icon or delete option. Your home address will be removed. You can add a new one at any time using the same steps.
Deleting your home address does not delete your Google Account address or any other personal information. It only removes the location you saved in Maps.
Troubleshooting: address not updating or not showing
If you change your home address but it does not show up in directions or search results, try closing and reopening Google Maps. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to display the new address. On a phone, you can also try signing out of your Google Account and signing back in.
If the address you want to save does not appear in Google's suggestions, type it as completely as possible — include the street number, street name, city, and state or postal code. If it still does not appear, the address may not be in Google's database yet. You can save it anyway by clicking or tapping the address you typed, even if it is not highlighted as a suggestion.
If you are using Google Maps on a work or school account, your administrator may have restricted the ability to save home addresses. Contact your IT department or account administrator if you cannot save or edit your home address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home address in Google Maps?
No. Your home address in Google Maps is private and visible only to you. It does not appear on your public profile, in search results, or anywhere else that other people can access. Even if someone has access to your Google Account, they would need to open Google Maps and look at your saved locations to see it.
What is the difference between my Google Maps home address and my Google Account address?
Your Google Maps home address is a location you save in the Maps app for quick directions and nearby search results. Your Google Account address is the address you provide in your account settings, which appears in Gmail, Google Calendar, and other services. They are separate and do not sync automatically. You can have one without the other.
If I change my home address on Google Maps, does it change on my other devices?
Yes, if you are signed into the same Google Account on all your devices. The home address syncs across phones, tablets, and computers. If you use a different account on another device, that device will not see the updated address.
Can I have more than one home address saved in Google Maps?
Google Maps only lets you save one home address. If you need to save multiple locations, you can use the "Save" feature to add them to a custom list or label them as "Work," "Gym," or other categories. These saved places work similarly to your home address but are organized separately.
What if I typed my address wrong and now Google Maps is giving me directions to the wrong place?
Open Google Maps, go to your home address, and tap or click the pencil icon to edit it. Delete the incorrect address and type the correct one. Select the right address from the suggestions and save. Google Maps will use the corrected address for all future directions and searches.