They nod. You know.
Ask where they are.
They choose to share.
Type their number. We text them one link with your name on it. If they tap Share, you see where they are, once. No app for them to install.
One text, one tap,
one location
Four steps, from their number to one dot on a map. These are the real screens, at their real size.
- Ask for a locationTheir mobile number+1(512) 555-0187Their name, only you see itAlexYour name, as they'll see itMorganAlex agreed to get one text from Mapnod about this request.The text they'll getMapnod: Morgan asks you to share your location once. Review and choose: mapnod.com/r#… One-time text sent at Morgan's request. Reply STOP to opt outSend requestOne text per request. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.
Type their number
Add your name and theirs. You see the exact text before it goes.
- 6:40+1 (888) 555-0142 ›‹Text Message · SMSToday 6:40 PMMapnod: Morgan asks you to share your location once. Review and choose: mapnod.com/r#k8Fz2qLw One-time text sent at Morgan's request. Reply STOP to opt out
They get one text
It names you and opens a page that explains everything.
Morgan is asking where you are
If you continue, your phone shares one location and how accurate it is with Morgan. This is not continuous tracking.Your choiceShared onceMorgan is the name the requester typed. Mapnod does not verify names.Share my location onceDeclineBlock future requestsI don’t know this personFor people aged 13 and over · Privacy noticeThey choose
Share once, decline, or block future requests. No app, no account.
AlexShared 6:42 PM© OpenStreetMapSee where they are
One location on a map, with how accurate it is and when it was taken.
One honest dot
on the map.
When they share, you get one location: a dot, a circle for how accurate it is, the nearest address and the time. Never a trail.
AlexShared 6:42 PM± 35 maccuracyEvery name and place here is an example.
When a quick
‘where are you?’ helps
One location, only when they choose to share it. For people aged 13 and over.
Did they get home?
Your teen shares once they’re back. You stop refreshing.
Where should I pick you up?
They share where practice let out.
Running late?
Ask a friend where they are instead of calling twice.
Back from the walk?
Check on Mom without asking her to install anything.
Landed yet?
Someone you love shares once when they land.
They always know
it’s you
The text names you. The page says what will be shared and lets them choose. There are no anonymous requests.
What they see
- Your name, in the text and on the page
- Exactly what is shared: one location and how accurate it is
- Share once, Decline, or Block future requests
- A way to report a request they didn’t expect
One plan. $1.99 for your first week.
Then $9.99 a week. Cancel in one step from your account. We email you two days before your first full week.
- Up to 10 requests a day
- Map, accuracy and address with every answer
- Your request history for 30 days
- Help by email
Will they know I asked?
Yes, always. The text and the page show your name, and nothing is shared unless they tap Share.
Is this tracking?
No. Each request shares one location, once, after they tap Share. For ongoing sharing, use your phone’s built-in location sharing.
What if they say no?
You’ll see that they declined, and you can’t ask the same number again for 7 days.
Do they need an app?
No. The link opens in their phone’s browser.
How accurate is it?
As accurate as their phone reports, often within a few meters outdoors. We always show the accuracy circle.
How do I cancel?
In one step from your account. Your plan runs to the end of the week you paid for.
Ask where they are.
What you need
- Their US mobile number
- Your name, as they’ll see it
- $1.99 for your first week