Change your home and work locations in Google Maps settings
Google Maps lets you save your home and work addresses so you can get directions to them with one tap. You can change these addresses anytime — whether you've moved, changed jobs, or just want to update where the app thinks you live. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on phones and tablets.
The home and work shortcuts appear at the top of the search screen in Google Maps, making them faster to use than typing an address each time. If you've never set them, you'll see empty boxes. If you have set them and need to change them, the steps are identical.
Key Takeaways
- Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Settings" to find the home and work address options.
- Tap the home or work address field, clear the old address, and type the new one, then tap the result to confirm it.
- Your home and work addresses are saved to your Google Account, so they'll appear on any device where you're signed in.
- You can delete a home or work address by tapping it and selecting the delete option, leaving the field blank.
How to change your home address
Open the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet. Tap your profile picture — a small circle or initial — in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with several options.
Tap "Settings" near the bottom of that menu. You'll see a list of settings options. Look for "Home" near the top. Tap it. If you already have a home address saved, it will appear in a box. If the field is empty, you'll just see the word "Home" with a blank space next to it.
Tap the address field itself. The old address will highlight. Delete it completely by selecting all the text and pressing delete, or just start typing your new address. As you type, Google Maps will suggest matching addresses. Tap the correct one from the list. The app will save it automatically.
How to change your work address
The process for work is identical to home. Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and select "Settings." This time, look for "Work" in the list instead of "Home." Tap it to open the address field.
Delete the old address and type your new work address. Tap the correct match from the suggestions list. The new address will save right away. You don't need to press a save button or confirm anything — once you tap the address from the list, it's done.
What happens if you don't see home or work options
If you open Settings and don't see "Home" or "Work" listed, you may be using an older version of Google Maps. Update the app from your phone's app store — the Google Play Store on Android or the App Store on iPhone. Once updated, the home and work options will appear.
Another reason you might not see these options is if you're not signed into a Google Account. Google Maps requires you to be logged in to save home and work addresses. Check the top right corner of the app — if you see a profile picture, you're signed in. If you see a sign-in button instead, tap it and enter your Google Account email and password.
How to delete a home or work address
Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and go to "Settings." Tap either "Home" or "Work" — whichever one you want to remove. The address field will open. Look for a trash or delete icon, usually a small trash can symbol at the right side of the address field. Tap it.
The address will disappear immediately. The field will go blank, and the home or work shortcut will no longer appear at the top of your search screen. You can add a new address to that field anytime by following the same steps as changing an address.
Your addresses sync across devices
When you change your home or work address in Google Maps on one device, it updates everywhere you're signed into that Google Account. If you set your home address on your phone, it will appear the same way on your tablet or computer. This means you only have to update it once, and all your devices will reflect the change.
If you're signed into multiple Google Accounts on the same device, each account has its own home and work addresses. Make sure you're in the right account before changing these addresses, or you might update the wrong one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home and work addresses?
No. Your home and work addresses are private to your Google Account. They don't appear on your Google profile or in any shared location. Only you can see them in your Maps settings.
What if I type an address and it doesn't appear in the suggestions?
Try typing it differently — use the full street address instead of just a neighborhood name, or add the city and state. If the address still doesn't appear, it may not be in Google's database yet. You can try typing nearby landmarks or the closest intersection, then manually adjust the pin on the map.
Do I have to use my actual home address?
No. You can save any address as your "home" — a parent's house, a second home, or anywhere else you want quick access to. Google Maps doesn't verify that the address you enter is actually where you live.
Will changing my home address affect my Google Account location settings?
No. Your Google Maps home and work addresses are separate from your account location settings. Changing them in Maps won't affect your privacy settings, location history, or how Google uses your location elsewhere.
Can I save more than one home or work address?
Google Maps only lets you save one home and one work address in the main settings. If you need to save multiple locations, you can use the "Saved places" or "Starred places" feature to bookmark as many addresses as you want.