How to save a location on Google Maps on your computer or mobile device, and add it to a list for easy navigation

How to save a location on Google Maps on your computer

1. Be sure you're signed into your Google account and navigate to https://maps.google.com.

2. Search for an address, landmark, business location, or even a set of latitude and longitude coordinates using the search box to the left of your screen.

3. Under the location information window on the left side of your screen, click the Save button.

Select Save to save the selected location.

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4. A pop-up will appear giving you the choice to save the location to your Favorites, Want to go, Starred places, or a new list altogether.

5. Choose which list to save your location to by clicking on it. This location will then be saved.

How to save a location on Google Maps on your mobile device

1. On your iPhone or Android's home screen, locate and tap on the Google Maps app to open it.

2. Search for a location, address, landmark, or set of coordinates in the search box at the top of your screen.

3. In the location information card, look for the Save button and tap to open a prompt to specify the list to which you'd like to save the location or address.

Select Save on the bottom right of your screen.

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4. Tap the empty box next to the list you want to save the location to or add a new one by clicking "+ New List." Once completed, a check mark will appear in your preferred list.