Create a Google Maps location link to share an address
Type an address or the name of a place and get a direct link to Google Maps. Share it on WhatsApp, by email, on social media or on your website.
Everything is generated in your browser. We don't store phone numbers, emails or messages on any server.
How to use the generator in 3 steps
Type the address or the place
You can use a full address, the name of a business with its city, or coordinates.
Generate the link
QLinky builds an official Google Maps search URL with that address.
Copy it and share it
Whoever opens it will see the place in Google Maps and can get directions with one tap.
How a Google Maps location link works
Google Maps offers an official URL format to open a search or a place: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ADDRESS. The address is URL-encoded, which QLinky does for you.
Examples of what you can type in the search field:
- A full address:
350 Fifth Avenue, New York. - A business with its city:
Café Central Bogotá. - Exact coordinates:
19.4326,-99.1332.
On a phone the link usually opens the Google Maps app; on a computer it opens Google Maps in the browser.
Where to use a location link
- Local businesses: share your premises on your website, on social media or in a message so customers arrive without getting lost.
- Invitations and events: include the exact place in an email or in a WhatsApp chat.
- Email signature and digital business cards: one tap and the person sees how to get there.
- Contact page: a “Get directions” button that opens the map directly.
Tips to make the link point to the right place
- Include the city and country. There are streets and businesses with the same name in many cities; adding the city avoids wrong results.
- Use coordinates for an exact point, for example the entrance of a store inside a shopping mall.
- Test the link with the “Open in Maps” button before sharing it and confirm the pin lands where you expect.
- This is not live location. The link shows a fixed place, not where you are right now.
Showing a place or taking someone there
This generator creates a search link: it opens Maps showing the place. If what you need is for the person to see directions from where they are, the format is different:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Av.%20Reforma%20222%2C%20Ciudad%20de%20M%C3%A9xico
And if your business already has a Google listing, the short link from the Maps “Share” button points to that listing, with photos, opening hours and reviews. The Google Maps links guide compares the four formats.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a Google Maps link with an address?
Type the address or the name of the place in the box and press “Generate location link”. You'll get a Google Maps URL that you can copy and share on WhatsApp, by email or on your website.
Can I use coordinates instead of an address?
Yes. Type the latitude and longitude separated by a comma, for example 19.4326,-99.1332, and the link will point to that exact spot.
Does the link work on a phone?
Yes. On Android and iPhone it usually opens the Google Maps app, and if it isn't installed, it opens Google Maps in the browser.
Is it the same as sharing my live location?
No. This link points to a fixed place (an address or a business). It doesn't show where you are right now.
Why does the link show a different place from the one I wanted?
It usually happens when the address is ambiguous. Add the city and country, type the full business name or use coordinates for more precision.
Does QLinky store the address I type?
No. The link is generated in your browser and the address is not sent to or stored on any server.