Locate a phone by number. Where is it right now?
About a minute, if they answer. Lost your own phone?
01Steps
- 1
Enter the number
The request reaches that phone.
- 2
They answer
Your name and reason are on their screen, with Allow and Decline.
- 3
The map shows their position
For as long as they picked, then it stops.
02Facts
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, any carrier, 245 countries
- Needs
- Nothing installed on either phone
- Time to result
- Usually under a minute after they answer
- Sharing lasts
- What they pick: 15 minutes to 24 hours
- Accuracy
- GPS, typically within 25 m outdoors
- Your number
- Stays in this browser until you tap Continue
03Situations
Kids and teenagers“Are you still at practice?”1 h
Elderly parents“Did you get home OK?”15 min
Meeting up“Can't find you at the station”30 min
Partner check-in“Running late?”30 min
Drivers and deliveries“How far away is the order?”1 h
Field teams“Which site are you on?”8 h
Travel companions“Lost you in the market”2 h
Dating safety“Share with me until you're home”4 h
Roommates“Are you home? I'm locked out”15 min
Lost phoneNot a request. Read the guide first.—
04Other tools
05FAQ
What if they never answer?
The request expires after 24 hours and nothing is shared. You see “No answer” in the app.
Can I cancel a request I already sent?
Yes, in the app, until they answer. After that, they are the one who stops it.
Can somebody locate me this way without my knowing?
No. A request appears on your screen with their name and reason, and nothing is shared until you tap Allow.
Can I find my own lost phone with this?
No. A number identifies a line, not a place, and a lost phone has nobody to answer. The lost phone guide lists what does work.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Both, with any carrier, in 245 countries. The request opens in the phone's browser.
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