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View a friend’s location in Messages on Mac
You can share your location in the Messages and Find My apps on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS devices. When a friend shares their location, you can see it on a map in Messages.
Note: You and your friend need to be signed in to iCloud to share locations.
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In the Messages app
on your Mac, select a conversation.
Click the Details button
in the top-right corner of the conversation.
A map appears when a friend shares their location; you may need to scroll to see it.
Click the pin on the map to open the Maps app and check traffic conditions, transit information, and other details.