## How to Make Your Places I’ve Visited Map Private
Google Maps is a great way to keep track of the places you’ve visited. But what if you don’t want to share your location with the world? Here’s how to make your Places I’ve Visited map private:
### On the web
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Click on the menu icon in the top left corner.
3. Select “Your Places.”
4. Click on the “Places I’ve Visited” tab.
5. Click on the “Make private” button.
Your Places I’ve Visited map will now be private. Only you will be able to see it.
### On the mobile app
1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap on the menu icon in the top left corner.
3. Select “Your Places.”
4. Tap on the “Places I’ve Visited” tab.
5. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner.
6. Select “Make private.”
Your Places I’ve Visited map will now be private. Only you will be able to see it.
### What does making your Places I’ve Visited map private do?
When you make your Places I’ve Visited map private, it will no longer be visible to other people. This means that they will not be able to see the places you have visited, or the routes you have taken.
Making your Places I’ve Visited map private can be a good way to protect your privacy. It can also be a good way to keep your location history confidential.
### What if I want to share my Places I’ve Visited map with someone?
If you want to share your Places I’ve Visited map with someone, you can create a shared list. Shared lists allow you to share your map with other people, even if they don’t have a Google account.
To create a shared list, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Click on the menu icon in the top left corner.
3. Select “Your Places.”
4. Click on the “Places I’ve Visited” tab.
5. Click on the “Create list” button.
6. Enter a name for your list.
7. Click on the “Invite people” button.
8. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share your list with.
9. Click on the “Send” button.
Your shared list will now be visible to the people you invited. They will be able to see the places you have visited, and the routes you have taken.
### Conclusion
Making your Places I’ve Visited map private is a good way to protect your privacy. It can also be a good way to keep your location history confidential. If you want to share your map with someone, you can create a shared list.
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