How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need

For some time, Find My sharing was limited to an hour, a day, or indefinitely. That’s changing in iOS 27, thanks to more flexible timelines. How to share your iPhone’s location for just as long as you need.

Big Tech Apple How to share your iPhone’s location for just as long as you need Find My’s expanded location sharing options give you more flexibility. You’ll also notice a few minor upgrades for the Find My app, including the option to share your location for a temporary period rather than all the time. Say you’re traveling with friends, but have made plans for everyone to do their own thing one afternoon.

Fine-tuned location sharing lets you keep everyone updated on where you are without worrying about having to turn off the setting after your trip. Or perhaps you’re going on a blind date and you’d feel better if your roommate could track your location for peace of mind. This option has been available in iOS for some time, but it’s even more customizable now.

When an hour is too short but permanent sharing is too long, you have more options. Set your custom sharing timeframe Christine Persaud for In iOS 26 and prior, you could choose to share your location with someone in Find My for an hour, a day or indefinitely.