Change your home address in Google Maps through your Google Account settings

To change your home address on Google Maps, open Google Maps on your phone or computer, tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, select Settings, then choose Home or Work under the "Your places" section. Delete the old address and enter your new one. The change takes effect immediately in Google Maps and syncs across your devices.

On a computer, you can also click the home icon in the search bar, which opens a quick menu where you can edit your saved home address directly without going through Settings. On Android and iPhone, the process is the same: tap your profile picture, go to Settings, find Your Places, and update Home or Work as needed.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address is stored in Google Maps through your Google Account, not on your device, so the change appears on all your phones and computers automatically.
  • You can set a home address, a work address, or both, and edit either one at any time by going to Settings and selecting Your Places.
  • Google Maps uses your home address to show commute times, suggest faster routes, and display travel time cards on your lock screen if you have that feature turned on.
  • Changing your home address does not affect your Google Account location, your Google Search history, or any other Google services — only Google Maps.

Where Google Maps stores your home address

Google Maps saves your home address in your Google Account, not on your phone or computer. This means the address you set appears the same way on every device you sign into with that account. If you change your home address on your phone, the change shows up on your tablet and computer without you having to enter it again.

Your home address is separate from your Google Account location, which is based on your device's GPS and network signals. Changing your home address in Maps does not change where Google thinks you are right now, and it does not affect your location history or the places you search for.

How to set or change your home address on iPhone

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap Settings, then scroll down and tap Your places. Tap Home to add or edit your home address. Type your new address in the search box, select it from the results, and tap Save.

If you already have a home address saved, tapping Home takes you directly to that address on the map. To change it, tap the address bar at the top, delete the current address, and type the new one. The updated address saves automatically when you confirm your selection.

How to set or change your home address on Android

Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right. Select Settings, then tap Your places. Tap Home to add or change your home address. Search for your new address, tap it in the results, and tap Save.

On Android, you can also long-press on the map to drop a pin at your home location, then tap the address card that appears and select Save to set it as your home. This method is faster if you know exactly where your home is on the map but want to avoid typing the full address.

How to set or change your home address on a computer

Go to Google Maps in your web browser and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Click Settings, then click Your places on the left side. Click Home to add or edit your home address. Type your address in the search box, click it in the results, and click Save.

The quickest way on a computer is to click the home icon that appears in the search bar (it looks like a house). A dropdown menu shows your saved home address. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit, or click the X to delete it and start over. Changes save immediately.

What happens when you change your home address

Once you update your home address, Google Maps uses it to calculate commute times, suggest routes, and show travel time to home on your lock screen if you have that feature turned on. If you search for directions without specifying a starting point, Google Maps assumes you are starting from home. The address also appears in your search history and in the "Your places" section for future reference.

Changing your home address does not delete your old address from Google's servers or your search history. If you search for your old address later, it still appears in your history. Your home address is visible only to you — it does not appear on any public profile or map that other people can see.

Troubleshooting if your home address will not save

If your home address is not saving, make sure you are signed into your Google Account in Google Maps. On your phone, check that Google Maps has permission to access your location in your device settings. Sign out of Google Maps completely, then sign back in and try again.

If the address still will not save, try entering it in a slightly different format — for example, use the full street name instead of an abbreviation, or include the apartment or unit number if you have not already. Some addresses do not exist in Google's database yet, especially new buildings or rural locations. In that case, try pinning the location on the map manually and saving that instead of typing the address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my home address in Google Maps?

No. Your home address is private and visible only to you when you are signed into your Google Account. It does not appear on any public profile, shared map, or location that other people can access. Even if you share directions with someone, they see only the route, not your saved home address.

What if I do not want Google Maps to know my home address?

You do not have to set a home address in Google Maps. If you never enter one, Google Maps works normally — you can still search for places, get directions, and use all other features. The home address is optional and only useful if you want faster access to commute times or lock screen travel cards.

Does changing my home address affect my Google Search results or ads?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is separate from your Google Account location settings. Changing it in Maps does not change what ads you see, what search results appear, or how Google personalizes your experience. Those settings are controlled separately in your Google Account privacy settings.

Can I set multiple home addresses or change which one is my primary home?

Google Maps allows you to save one home address and one work address. You cannot save multiple home addresses or choose which one is primary. If you move frequently or have two homes, you can update your home address whenever you need to, but only one address can be saved at a time.

What if I enter the wrong address by mistake?

You can change it at any time by going back to Settings, tapping Your Places, and selecting Home. Delete the incorrect address and enter the correct one. There is no limit to how many times you can edit your home address, and changes take effect immediately.