How to Share Live Location on Telegram

Telegram's Live Location function allows you to show your current position to friends, family, or group members for a certain amount of time. Unlike a one-time static location pin, live location updates continuously as you move—perfect for meeting up, tracking a journey, coordinating events, or ensuring safety. The sharing is encrypted from one end to the other, and you decide who can see it and for how long, which can be 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 8 hours.

Important Notes:

• Location sharing on Telegram needs the app to access your device's location features.
• Only the person who started it can stop it before it's done.
• Recipients see your moving position on an interactive map inside the chat.

Step-by-Step: How to Send Live Location on Mobile (Android & iOS)

1. Open Telegram and find the private chat, group, or channel you want to send your location to.

2. Tap the attachment icon (paperclip 📎 or + symbol) next to the message input field.

1. Select Location from the menu.

1. Telegram will display your current location on a map. Tap Share My Live Location for…

1. Choose the duration:

   • 15 minutes
   • 1 hour
   • 8 hours

2. (Optional) Add a message or note explaining why you're sharing your location.

3. Tap Send or the checkmark. Your live location is now shared!

Viewing & Managing Live Location

• The recipient sees a map in the chat with your profile picture moving in real time.

• Tap the map preview to open a full-screen interactive view (zoom, switch map/satellite/hybrid modes).

• To stop sharing early: Tap the live location message → Stop Sharing Location.

On Desktop (Windows/Mac/Web)

The process is similar but slightly different:

1. Open the chat.
2. Click the attachment/paperclip icon in the message bar.
3. Select Location.
4. Grant location permission if prompted.
5. Choose Share Live Location and pick the duration.
6. Send.

Desktop users can view live locations but cannot start sharing from web version in some cases—use mobile for initiating.

Tips for Safe & Effective Use

• Always grant precise location access for accurate tracking.
• Use shorter durations for casual meetups; longer ones for trips.
• You can share live location in groups—everyone sees it.
• Privacy: Only people in that chat see your location; it stops automatically when the timer ends or you turn it off.
• Battery: Live sharing uses more power—keep your phone charged.
• Update Telegram regularly for the smoothest experience.

'Live Location is one of Telegram's most practical safety and coordination features.' Use it responsibly!