Find, add, or hide your Google Contacts on the map
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If someone's address is in your Google Contacts, you can find their address while you search by typing their name.
Find a Google Contact
Note: You can't add or hide contacts on the map using your iPhone or iPad.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app 👁 Maps
. - Sign in to your Google Account.
- Search for a contact's name or address. Matching contacts will appear in the suggestions.
- To see your contact on the map, choose a name or address.
- To see your contact's details, tap the bottom of the screen.
Troubleshooting tips
If your contacts aren't showing up in while you search, try these tips:
- Make sure the person's name and address is in your Google Contacts: Learn how to add or edit a contact.
- Make sure Google Maps can get your contacts on your iPhone or iPad: To make sure Google Maps can access to your contacts, follow the steps below.
- On your iPhone or iPad, tap the Home button.
- Go to Settings 👁 and then
Privacy 👁 and then
Contacts. - Turn on Google Maps.
Tip: You can sync your Google contacts with your Apple device.
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