I still remember the first time I got completely lost in a new city no signal, no clue, and no one to ask. That moment made me realize how much we rely on technology not just for directions. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about how location sharing, smart tracking links, and app-based location tracking have quietly become essential tools in everyday life whether you’re meeting friends, running a business campaign, or building an app.
In this article, I’ll walk you through three powerful technologies that might seem simple on the surface, but are changing the way we move, connect, and market: Google Maps Location Sharing, in-app location tracking, and smart tracking links. These tools don’t just make life easier they help keep people safe, improve user experiences, and power smarter marketing decisions.
To track someone’s location, share a link with the person whose location you want to find out. Wait for them to see the message and click on the link.
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How To Send Link To Get Location:
You can try the following methods below:
1. Using Iplogger.org
Now that you have the IP address of the individual, you have to copy it and go to iplogger.org using the search bar. The website will open in front of you; here, you will have to select the option “IP Tracker” and a new tab will open.
Paste the IP address that you copied earlier in the text box present here. There will be an option beside it that says Find IP info. Tap on it. It will take some time to load, and on the next page, you will see all the details about the person’s IP Address, like the internet connection, country, and the city they’re currently in.
Step 1: Open a chat with the person and tap the paperclip icon (Android) or plus (+) (iPhone).
Step 2: Tap Location, then choose either “Send your current location” or “Share live location.”
Step 3: Select how long you want to share it—15 minutes, 1 hour, or 8 hours.
Step 4: Tap Send, and they’ll receive a clickable map link right in the chat.
📢 Important
This only works if location access is turned on in the phone’s settings.
3. Using IP location Tracker
To track someone’s location with a tracking link, you’ll need to use the tool called IP Tracker.
It’s a free web tool that lets you shorten the tracking links which you can send to different social media profiles of the user whose location you want to track. This will help you find the user’s IP address and location as soon as he clicks on the link.
🔗 Link: https://tracker.iplocation.net/
🔴 Steps To Follow:
Step 1: First copy a YouTube video’s link.
Step 2: Next, open the IP Tracker tool from the link.
Step 3: Then you need to paste the copied link into the input box.
Step 4: Click on Create URL.
Step 5: Next, it will take you to the following page.
Step 6: Click on COPY to copy the link that’s provided next to the Shortened header.
Step 7: Then send it to the social media profiles of the user, asking him to check out the video associated with it.
Step 8: Wait for him to click on it. As soon as the user clicks on the link, IP Tracker will be able to track the location and IP address of the person.
Access the tracking link to check the location and IP address.
4. Use Google Maps to Request Real-Time Location
Step 1: Ask the other person to open the Google Maps app on their phone.
Step 2: They should tap their profile picture > Location Sharing > Share Location.
Step 3: Have them select how long to share and choose your contact from the list.
Step 4: Once shared, you’ll receive a link showing their live location on the map.
5. Create a Smart Link Using a Tracking App
Step 1: Use services like MyTracker, Branch.io, or Bitly with deep linking features.
Step 2: Create a smart link that opens the app or page where location sharing starts.
Step 3: You can also embed a deep link to redirect users to a specific screen.
Step 4: Share this smart link via SMS, email, or social media.
📌 TIP
Great for app developers or marketers wanting to track location-based engagement.
6. Use iMessage (Apple Users Only)
Step 1: Open the Messages app and tap the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
Step 2: Tap “Share My Location” or request theirs using “Ask to Follow Location.”
Step 3: Choose how long you want to share—one hour, until end of day, or indefinitely.
Step 4: They’ll get a prompt, and if accepted, you’ll see their location on Apple Maps.
Conclusion
There are times when you just need to know where someone is quickly and without confusion. That’s why tools like Google Maps, WhatsApp, smart tracking links, and iMessage exist. Each one lets you share or request a location in different ways, depending on what device you use and how much control you need. I’ve used all of these in different situations, and each one has its own strengths.
