Edit your home address directly in Google Maps on your phone or computer

Google Maps stores your home address in your account so it can show you directions home, estimate commute times, and fill in delivery addresses. If your address is wrong — or if you've moved and need to update it — you can change it in a few taps or clicks. The process is the same whether you use an Android phone, iPhone, or a computer.

The address you set in Google Maps is private to your account. It doesn't appear on any public map or profile, and only you can see it. Google uses it to personalize your experience, nothing more.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address in Google Maps is stored only in your account and is not visible to other people or on public maps.
  • On a phone, open Google Maps, tap your profile icon, then tap "Home" under "Your places" to edit or add your address.
  • On a computer, go to Google Maps, click your profile icon, select "Your places," then click "Home" to make changes.
  • You can also set your home address by searching for it in Google Maps and tapping the address card that appears.

Update your home address on an Android phone

Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile icon in the top right corner — it's usually a circle with your initial or photo. Tap it, then tap "Your places" from the menu that appears.

You'll see a section labeled "Your places" with options like "Home," "Work," and "Starred places." Tap "Home." If you haven't set a home address yet, you'll see a button to add one. If you already have one saved, you can tap it to edit or delete it.

When you tap "Home," a search box appears. Type your full address — street number, street name, city, and state — then tap the address when it appears in the dropdown suggestions. Google Maps will confirm the address and save it to your account.

Update your home address on an iPhone

The process on iPhone is nearly identical to Android. Open Google Maps and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Tap "Your places," then tap "Home."

Type your address into the search box and select it from the suggestions. If you already have a home address saved, tap it to see options to edit or remove it. Make your changes and they'll save automatically.

Update your home address on a computer

Go to Google Maps in your web browser and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click "Your places" from the dropdown menu.

On the left side, you'll see tabs for "Saved," "Reviews," and "Your contributions." Click the "Saved" tab if it's not already open. Look for "Home" in the list and click it. A panel will open on the right side showing your current home address. Click the pencil icon to edit it, or click the three dots to delete it.

Type your new address into the search field and select it from the suggestions. Your changes save automatically.

Set your home address by searching for it

You don't have to use the "Your places" menu. You can also set your home address while searching. Open Google Maps and search for your address. When the address card appears at the bottom of the screen, tap or click the three dots menu on that card.

Select "Save" or "Add to your places," then choose "Home" from the list. The address will be saved to your account immediately. This method is faster if you're already looking at your address on the map.

What happens if your address is slightly wrong

If Google Maps has your address but with a typo — like a missing apartment number or a misspelled street name — edit it the same way you would add a new one. Open "Your places," tap or click "Home," and type the correct address. Google Maps will search for it and show you suggestions. Pick the right one and save.

If Google Maps can't find your exact address (which sometimes happens in rural areas or very new developments), type as much as you can and look at the map preview. Drag the pin to the exact spot where your home is, then save. The address field will update based on where the pin lands.

Remove your home address from Google Maps

If you want to delete your home address entirely, open "Your places" and find "Home." On a phone, tap and hold it, then tap the trash icon. On a computer, click the three dots next to "Home" and select "Delete." Your home address will be removed from your account, and Google Maps will stop using it for directions or commute estimates.

You can add it back anytime using the same steps. Removing it doesn't affect any other information in your Google account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my home address in Google Maps?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is private to your account only. It doesn't appear on any public map, in search results, or in your Google profile. Only you can see it when you're signed into your account.

What if I don't want to save my home address at all?

You don't have to set a home address. Google Maps works fine without one. You'll just need to type your address manually each time you want directions home, or search for it on the map.

Does changing my home address in Google Maps affect my Google account address?

No. Your home address in Google Maps is separate from the address in your Google Account settings. Changing one doesn't change the other. If you need to update your account address for billing or recovery purposes, you'll do that in your Google Account settings, not in Maps.

Why does Google Maps show the wrong address for my home?

Google Maps pulls address data from public records, GPS coordinates, and user contributions. If the map shows the wrong address for your location, it's usually because the data hasn't been updated yet. Setting your own home address in "Your places" overrides what the map shows — it's just for your account, so it won't fix the map for other people.