Snap Map is a feature on Snapchat that allows users to share their location with friends in real-time. This is done through a map view that displays the locations of friends who have shared their live location.
To share your live location on Snap Map, you need to enable the feature in your Snapchat settings. This can be done by going to the "See My Location" setting and selecting "Live Location." Once enabled, your friends can view your location on the map.
Sharing your live location on Snap Map can be a convenient way to let friends know where you are, especially if you're meeting up with them in person.
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What is Live on Snap Map
Live on Snap Map is a feature that lets your friends know where you are in real-time. It's a live tracking app that shares your whereabouts on the map.
Snapchat's "Share live location" feature is an expansion of the Snap Map, and it's designed for safety purposes. It partnered with It's On Us, a national nonprofit program centered around stopping sexual assault on campus.
You can see someone's last location on Snapchat, but it only shows your approximate location and only updates when you open the app. This is different from live location, which shares your exact location in real-time.
Live location usually lasts only a few seconds, and you can switch it off whenever you want.
Privacy Features
Snapchat's Live Map has some awesome features to help you control who can see your location.
You can pause sharing your live location without alerting the friend who is tracking you. This is super helpful if you don't want to be tracked all day, every day.
You can only share your live location with users that you are friends with on the app, so no one else can start tracking your exact movements without your consent.
Using Snap Map
You can check out where your friends are on the Snap Map by turning on live location. Their Bitmojis will pop up on the map, showing where they are right now.
To see where friends are, you can check out the Snap Map after you've turned on live location. You can even click on their Bitmojis to send Snaps or messages based on location.
You can let all your friends see your location, just your "My Eyes Only" contacts, or certain groups on the Snap Map.
Checking User Status
If you see 'Live' or 'Here just now' on Snap Map, it means the contact is actively using Snapchat with an accurate and up-to-date location.
The 'Live' status is a good indication that the person is currently using the app.
However, if you see 'Last seen here xxx minutes ago' or 'Here xxx minutes ago,' the live location is outdated and only shows the last active location where the contact used Snapchat.
You can't rely on these outdated locations to know the person's current whereabouts.
In this case, you'll only see the last active location unless the person reopens the app.
Snap Map Basics
You can share your live location on Snapchat with close friends and family in real-time.
This feature allows specific contacts to track your movements until you arrive at your destination or until you feel safe to stop sharing.
To share your live location, you have to be friends with the person you choose to share with.
You can enable live location sharing by going to your friend's profile and choosing how long you'd like to share your live location with them.
You can share your live location for a set period of time, either one hour, eight hours, or always.
The feature is turned off by default, unless you choose to always share your location.
You can keep tabs on the status of the live location sharing in the chat window with the friend you've shared it with.
To stop tracking, simply tap the Stop Sharing button below the map in the chat window.
Here are the options for sharing your live location with friends on Snapchat:
You can also share your live location with all your friends on Snapchat, but there's no option to share it with just some of your friends at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does live location mean they are using their phone on Snapchat?
No, live location on Snapchat means your location is shared, but it doesn't necessarily mean the person is actively using their phone on the app
What is the difference between location and live location on Snapchat?
On Snapchat, 'location' shows where someone was last seen, while 'live location' indicates their current location, updating in real-time when they're actively using the app
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