How to Pin a Location and Remove a Dropped Pin in Google Maps

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Dropped Pins are a useful Google Maps feature that allows you to save a location. If a location does not have an address or is incorrect, you can mark it with a pin. Your pins will help you return to these areas, and you may share them with friends to mark a gathering spot.

This simple guide briefly explains Dropped Pins in Google Maps and how to Pin a Location and Remove a Pin.

Dropped Pins in Google Maps

  1. Use the Google Maps application at https://www.google.com/maps.
  2. Locate where you wish to drop the pin and zoom in to view it better.
  3. Tap and hold the location where you want the pin to be dropped until a pin appears above your finger.
  4. You’ve successfully made a Pin.
  5. You may utilize the search bar on mobile devices (including iPhone, iPad, and Android phones) to drop pins.
  6. It is possible to save any pinned places as starred or marked locations.
  7. This allows you to discover them again later.
  8. It’s a terrific method to highlight places you’d like to visit or even where you parked your car.

Dropped Pin location

  1. Locate similar locations (like hotels, gas stations, etc.)
  2. Navigate to that location and save it for later use.
  3. Share to help anybody in locating that spot.
  4. Calculate latitude and longitude (on GMaps application)

How to Find a Dropped Pin on Google Maps

  1. Start the Google Maps request.
  2. Search for an address or drag the map until you find the correct pin location.
  3. To drop the pin, long-press the display at the desired location. 
  4. The address or coordinates will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

How to Remove a Pin in Google Maps

  1. Start the Google Maps app at https://www.google.com/maps.
  2. Tap Menu > Your Places in the upper left corner.
  3. Scroll down until you find your saved locations.
  4. Tap the location you wish to remove from your saved locations list.
  5. Swipe up on the name or address at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Select Saved to remove the PIN.

Dropping Pins in Google Maps on Mobile (Android/iPhone)

  1. Using an iPhone or an Android phone to drop a pin on Google Maps is the same.
  2. Launch the Google Maps application from the installed App.
  3. Locate the spot where you wish to drop the pin and zoom in to view it properly.
  4. Tap and hold the location where you want the pin to be dropped until you see a pin form behind your finger.
  5. You have finally created a pin.