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How to Share Your Location on Instagram for iOS/Android

It is well known that social media, such as Instagram, uses your location information in the background or when sharing content. Meta has rolled out a new feature on Instagram, which allows users to access their friends’ locations and vice versa. In the past, users could share their locations in posts and stories. This guide shares the proven methods and explains how to share your location on Instagram no seu iPhone ou telefone Android.

Instagram Location Sharing

Part 1. How to Share Live Location on Instagram

Can you share the location on Instagram? The answer is yes. Moreover, you can share your live location or add a location to your posts. Bear in mind that the live location sharing feature is not available in all regions.

How to Share a Live Location on Instagram

Live Location on Instagram
Passo 1

Open a chat with the desired contact on Instagram.

Passo 2

Toque em + button at the bottom and choose Localização.

etapa 3

If you use this feature for the first time, make sure to enable Location Services and tap Continuar.

Dica

If the map doesn’t track your location, tap the Bússola button to track it manually.

Passo 4

Then, the interactive map screen will appear.

Etapa 5

Toque em Share your location button at the bottom to share your location in IG.

How to Share a Pin Location on Instagram

Pin Location on Instagram
Passo 1

If you want to share a static location on Instagram, enter the preferred chat.

Passo 2

Toque em Adicionar botão e escolha Localização.

etapa 3

Toque em Alfinete button on the map.

Passo 4

Next, pin the right position or look for the address in the search bar.

Etapa 5

Por fim, toque no Send pinned location botão.

Part 2. How to Share Location on Instagram

In addition to the Direct Message, you can also share a location in Instagram posts and stories. In fact, Instagram allows users to share a location as an independent post or add location data to a post.

How to Share a Location on Instagram

Passo 1

Run the Instagram app and tap the Search button.

Share Location Post
Passo 2

Type in the address, like a restaurant, and select the right location from the results.

etapa 3

Mudar para o Lugares tab under the search bar.

Passo 4

Follow the prompts to begin sharing the location on IG.

Código QR
Etapa 5

If you want to share it with someone, tap the Mais botão com um ícone de três pontos e escolha Show QR code.

Etapa 6

Toque Save QR code and share it in Instagram or messaging apps.

How to Add Location in an Instagram Post

Add Location Instagram
Passo 1

Create a new post on your Instagram.

Passo 2

Toque Adicionar local under the tag area.

etapa 3

Search for a specific location and tap it.

Passo 4

Complete settings for the post.

Etapa 5

Por fim, toque no Compartilhar button to share your location on Instagram.

How to Add Location in Instagram Stories

Location Instagram Stories
Passo 1

Make a new Story in Instagram.

Passo 2

Toque em Adesivos botão na parte superior.

etapa 3

Escolha o Localização sticker.

Passo 4

Search for the right location and add it to the share location in Instagram Stories.

Part 3. How to Turn off Location Sharing on Instagram

The above steps let you understand how Instagram location sharing works. However, the app doesn’t offer a feature to stop sharing location metadata. Alternatively, you have to complete it in the Settings app.

How to Turn off Location Sharing on Instagram on iPhone

Turn off Location Sharing on Instagram on iPhone
Passo 1

Execute o Definições aplicativo no seu iPhone.

Passo 2

Vou ao Aplicativos aba e escolha Instagram.

etapa 3

Toque Localização e escolha Nunca ou Ao usar o aplicativo to turn off location sharing on Instagram.

How to Stop Sharing Location on Instagram on Android

Instagram Permissions Android
Passo 1

Escolher Aplicativos ou App Management in your Settings app.

Passo 2

Select the Instagram app.

etapa 3

Toque em Permissões option and hit Localização.

Passo 4

A seguir, selecione Não permitir to stop sharing location on Instagram.

Part 4. How to Stop Sharing Location on Instagram for iOS/Android

Once you turn off location sharing on Instagram, the social platform will read the last location available. Alternatively, you can hide your location privacy using imyPass iLocaGo. It fakes your geolocation with any addresses. The interface is well-designed and easy to navigate.

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How to Stop Sharing Location on Instagram on Your iPhone

Passo 1

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Download and install the location spoofer software on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Open the software from your desktop when you need to stop sharing your location on Instagram. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a Lightning cable. The software will detect your device immediately.

Conecte o iPhone ao computador
Dica

If you are using an Android phone, connect it to your computer with a USB cable or Wi-Fi network.

Passo 2

Escolha Modificar local

o Modificar localização mode is used to change a static location. The other three modes, Modo de parada única, Modo de parada múltipla, e Modo joystick, are used to make virtual routes. Here, we choose the Modificar localização modo para prosseguir.

Modificar localização
etapa 3

Stop sharing your Instagram location

Then, your current location will be tracked on the map. Input an accurate address into the field or click the right position on the map. Finally, click on the Modificar button. Turn on your iPhone and run Instagram.

Mudar localização

Conclusão

This article shared multiple ways of location sharing on Instagram. Currently, you can share a live or pinned location on your social platform via Direct Messages. Moreover, you share a location with someone else using a QR code on the built-in map. You can also add a location to a post or story on Instagram to share it. imyPass iLocaGo allows you to not share your location when accessing Instagram without notifying others.

Penny Warren
Penny Warren

Penny focuses on GPS troubleshooting and Windows optimization. She formerly worked as a technical support engineer, helping clients solve location-based and system issues efficiently. Backed by IT support experience, she provides practical solutions that really work. In her free time, she likes hiking and geocaching, testing GPS tech in the real world.

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