How to Drop a Pin in Google Maps (2024)
How often do you worry about getting lost in an unfamiliar place? Well, with Google Maps, we can afford to get lost, as it is the biggest safety net that there is for us to rely on. Recently, I shifted to a new place in a better, way bigger society, and it automatically increased my chances of getting lost. So, I simply pinned my new house location on Google Maps and started exploring the area. If I ever got lost, I simply followed Maps to get back to my place. There are a variety of scenarios where this Google Maps feature can come in handy. So, let’s learn how to drop a pin in Google Maps.
Drop a Pin in the Google Maps Mobile App
Like I said before, I pinned the location of my new place so as not to get lost. But, just dropping a pin on a location is not enough, especially if you want to get back to it. So, the smart thing to do is “save” such important locations. Similarly, I have aFavoriteslist of all the cafes and restaurants to save me from blowing a date. There are just so many things you can do with this feature, and the good thing here is that you can use it on both your mobile phone and PC.
So, to get started, follow these steps to drop a pin in Google Maps on Android and iOS. In this case, I’ve used my Android device to outline the process. Here’s a quick rundown:
Drop a Pin in Google Maps on Desktop/Web
Although it is the most convenient to place a pin in the Google Maps mobile app on Android or iOS, you can do so from your desktop PC or laptop too. Follow these steps:
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Do note that you can’t add or drop multiple pins on your standard Google Maps like that. You will have to take the GoogleMy Mapspage route, but that is a hassle, especially if you are new to it. The best thing to do is to simply pin and “save” multiple locations and find them in the Saved section of your Google Maps.
Delete a Dropped Pin in the Google Maps App
Just like dropping a pin in Google Maps, the process of removing it is pretty simple as well. Whether you are on Android, iOS, or your desktop, once you pin a place, simply tap or click anywhere else on the map to unpin the location instantly.
However, if you “save” a place after pinning it and want to remove the saved place, here’s where you will find your saved locations and how to easily delete them on Android or iOS:
Note:You can only delete lists that you have created. The pre-existing lists likeWant to go, Labelled, Travel plans, Starred placesandFavouritescan’t be deleted.
Delete a Dropped Pin in Google Maps on Desktop
Tips to Use Pinned Locations in Google Maps
Now that you know how to drop a pin in Google Maps and remove it, there are a couple of bonus tips that you should know about. I find myself using these time and again, and I really do feel that they will come in handy for you as well. Here’s a quick rundown:
We are highly dependent on Google Maps at this point, and knowing how to drop a pin and make the most of it is only going to further elevate your navigation experience. There’s a lot going with Maps, and I certainly do hope that this guide can make things a lot easier for you. With that being said, let me know in the comments below if you have used this feature and if so, how you put it to use.
Sagnik Das Gupta
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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