Share Current Location
The SOS App allows you to quickly share your live GPS location with trusted contacts — without triggering a full SOS alert.
This feature is ideal for keeping family, friends, or colleagues updated on your whereabouts when you feel the need for extra security.
Overview
Using Share Current Location, you can:
- Send your real-time position to anyone in your contact list.
- Share updates manually, without activating full emergency mode.
- Help others track your safety during travel, late-night movements, or unfamiliar commutes.
- Provide peace of mind to family members when moving through high-risk areas.
Use Share Location when you want family or friends to temporarily monitor your safety — without alarming them with a full SOS trigger.
Why Share Location is Useful
| Situation | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Traveling alone at night | Keep someone informed about your location without raising alarm. |
| Meeting strangers or unknown parties | Allow a trusted contact to track you for safety. |
| Exploring new areas or hiking | Provide real-time location updates in case help is needed. |
| Family Monitoring | Share movement updates during commutes, school trips, or solo outings. |
You stay visible, secure, and reachable.
How Share Location Works
When you use Share Location:
- The app captures your live GPS coordinates.
- A location message is sent via SMS or internet messaging to the selected contact.
- Your contact can tap the link to view your location on Google Maps or similar apps.
The process is designed to be fast, secure, and non-intrusive.
How to Use Share Location (Step-by-Step)
- Open the SOS App.
- Tap the Share Location button from the dashboard.
- Select a trusted contact from your contact list.
- Confirm sharing.
- A message with your live location link will be sent via SMS (if no internet) or internet messaging (if connected).
Your trusted contact can click the link to view your real-time position on a map immediately.
Best Practices for Location Sharing
| Recommendation | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Share with trusted people only | Prevents misuse of your location data. |
| Verify SMS permissions are granted | Ensures successful sending even if offline. |
| Enable mobile data or GPS | Improves location accuracy and map link generation. |
| Inform contacts when sharing stops | Avoids unnecessary worry or confusion. |
Common Questions
Can I share location without triggering an SOS alert?
Yes.
The Share Location feature is separate from full SOS alerts — it allows peaceful, manual sharing without alarming your contacts.
What happens if internet is not available?
If mobile data is unavailable, your live location coordinates are sent via SMS instead of an internet-based link.
How long does location sharing stay active?
Location is shared only once per manual activation.
For continuous tracking, you need to share again manually or use Family Tracking features.
Can I share location with multiple contacts at once?
Currently, you must select and share location individually for each contact.
Future updates may expand multi-contact sharing options.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Location not sent | Verify that Location Services and SMS permissions are active. |
| Contact not receiving location | Confirm that their phone number is correct and network signal is stable. |
| Link opens but location inaccurate | Ensure you have strong GPS signal and update app permissions if needed. |
| Share Location button unresponsive | Restart the app and check for pending permission requests. |
The Share Location feature empowers you to maintain communication and visibility with trusted contacts during everyday movements — without triggering a full emergency alert.
Simple, fast, and effective, it adds an extra layer of proactive security to your daily life.
Stay connected. Stay visible. Share smart.
What's Next
Learn how to use the SOS App’s Nearby Police and Hospital Finder to quickly locate help points during emergencies.