Learning how to drop a pin on an iPhone at your current location is useful if you want to remember where you’ve been for a later revisit or to share with others. I’ll teach you how to drop a pin in Apple Maps the quickest way possible - without even opening the app.
Why You’ll Love This Tip
- Drop a pin to mark your location in the fastest way.
- Record your current location without opening the Maps app.
How to Pin Location on iPhone
System Requirements
This tip was tested on an iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 26. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.
You can use the pre-installed Maps app to quickly mark your current location. For more useful iPhone tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Here’s how to do it quickly, without needing to open the app:
- Navigate to a place on your iPhone where you can see the Maps app icon, like the results of a Spotlight Search.
![Navigate to a place on your iPhone where you can see the Maps app icon, like the results of a Spotlight Search.]()
- Long-press the Maps app until a menu with options appears.
![Long-press the Maps app until a menu with options appears.]()
- Tap Mark My Location.
![Tap Mark My Location.]()
The pin of the location will now be visible in your Maps app. You can tap on it to get the option to share it.
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Now you know how to drop a pin on Apple Maps to quickly mark your location. Next, learn how to send location on iPhone using the Maps app.
