How to Create and Manage Lists in Google Maps on iPhone

Google Maps is useful for more than just finding directions. You can also save places that you want to visit, restaurants you like, hotels, tourist attractions, shops, and other locations in custom lists.

This can be especially helpful when planning a trip or keeping track of places you want to explore later. You can create separate lists, add notes, share them with other people, and control who can edit them.

If you use Google Maps on an iPhone, here’s how you can create and manage your own place lists.

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How to Find Your Saved Lists in Google Maps

Google Maps already provides a few default lists where you can save places. To find them:

1. Open Google Maps on your iPhone.
2. Tap Saved at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll through the available lists.

You may see lists such as Favorites, Want to go, Travel plans, Labeled, and Starred places.

Any custom lists you have created previously will also appear in this section.

How to Create a New List in Google Maps

You can create a separate list for any group of places, such as restaurants, vacation spots, shopping locations, or places you want to visit.

Here’s how:

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Tap New list or the + button.
4. Enter a name for the list.
5. Add a description if needed.
6. Choose the list’s privacy option.
7. Tap Save.

Google Maps provides different sharing options depending on how you want to use the list:

• Private: Only you can access and manage the list.
• Shared: You can share the list with other people and allow them to view or edit it.
• Public: The list can be made available more widely across Google services and may display your name and profile information.

Your new list will now be available under the Saved section.

How to Add Places to a Google Maps List

Once you have created a list, you can start adding locations to it.

1. Open Google Maps and search for a place.
2. Tap the location from the search results.
3. On the place’s information page, tap Save.
4. Select the list where you want to save the location.
5. Tap Done.

If you don’t already have a suitable list, you can also create a new one from the same screen.

Add Multiple Places to an Existing List

There is another convenient way to add several locations to a list.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Open the list you want to update.
4. Tap Add.
5. Search for a location.
6. Select the place you want to add.

You can repeat these steps to add more locations to the same list.

How to Add Notes to Saved Places

If you save a large number of locations, it can become difficult to remember why you added each one. Google Maps lets you add a personal note to a saved place.

For example, you could write something like “Try the outdoor seating” or “Visit during the weekend.”

To add a note:

1. Search for and open the place in Google Maps.
2. Tap Save.
3. Select the list where you want to save it.
4. Tap Add a note about this place?
5. Enter your note.
6. Tap Done.

How to Edit a Saved Note

You can change a note later if your plans change.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Open the relevant list.
4. Find the saved location.
5. Tap the option to add or edit the note.
6. Make your changes and tap Done.

How to Edit a Google Maps List

You can update the name or description of a custom list whenever you need to.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Go to Saved.
3. Find the list you want to change.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to the list.
5. Select Edit list.
6. Make your changes.
7. Tap Save.

Google Maps’ built-in lists may have different editing options from lists that you create yourself.

How to Share a Google Maps List on iPhone

You can share a custom list with friends, family members, or anyone else who needs access to the saved locations.

Here’s what to do:

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Find the list you want to share.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to it.
5. Select Share list.
6. Choose whether you want other people to be able to edit the list.
7. Tap Continue.
8. Select an app from the iPhone share sheet to send the list.

The recipient can then open the shared list using the link.

How to Manage Editing Access for a Shared List

If you have shared a list with other people, you can change its sharing permissions later.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Tap the three-dot menu next to the list.
4. Select Sharing options.

From here, you can change how the list is shared. Depending on the available options, you can make the list private, make it public, or manage people who have editing access.

If you previously allowed others to edit the list, you can also turn off that option to stop further editing access.

How to Follow Someone Else’s Google Maps List

Someone can send you a link to a Google Maps list. If you find the list useful, you can follow it so the saved locations are easier to access later.

To follow a shared list:

1. Open the Google Maps list link you received.
2. Choose View only if you don’t want editing access.
3. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
4. Select Follow list.

The list will then appear in the Saved section along with your other saved content.

How to Unfollow a Google Maps List

If you no longer want to follow a list:

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Open the list you are following.
4. Select Unfollow list.

The list will no longer be included among the lists you follow.

How to Hide a List From Your Google Maps

If you don’t want the saved locations from a list to appear on your map, you can hide the list.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Go to Saved.
3. Find the list.
4. Tap the three-dot menu beside it.
5. Select Hide on your map.

This can be useful if you have several saved lists and don’t want every location displayed while browsing the map.

How to Delete a Google Maps List

If you no longer need a custom list, you can remove it from Google Maps.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap Saved.
3. Find the list you want to remove.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to it.
5. Select Delete list.
6. Confirm the deletion.

Be careful when deleting a list, especially if it contains locations you may want to keep later.

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Make Better Use of Google Maps Lists

Google Maps lists are a simple way to organize places without having to search for the same locations repeatedly. You can create separate lists for upcoming trips, restaurants you want to try, shopping destinations, tourist attractions, or any other places you want to keep handy.

You can also add notes, share lists with other people, and change sharing permissions when necessary. Once you start using custom lists, Google Maps can become a useful tool for organizing your travel and everyday plans.