Location with WhatsApp - how it works
If you want to share your current location with your friends, you can locate it in WhatsApp. We'll show you how it's done.
Carry out location tracking with WhatsApp
With WhatsApp you can send your location to your contacts. This works differently for iOS and Android. First open the desired chat in WhatsApp in which you want to send your location.
- iOS: Tap the arrow button at the bottom left and select the "Send location" option.
- Android: Tap the paper clip icon in the top right corner and select the "Location" option.
- WhatsApp now performs a location. It may take a moment. You can then send your location exactly to the meter, or select a location nearby. In order for this to work as accurately as possible, you should first activate GPS.
- Note: It is often not really possible to locate inside buildings. You have the best reception outdoors.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to consciously send the wrong location with WhatsApp.