# How to Send a Location on DoubleTick Android App

DoubleTick now allows you to share a location directly from a chat on your Android device. You can **send your current location, move the pin to a nearby spot, or search for any place** and share it with your contact.

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#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 1: Open a Chat**</mark>

Open any existing chat from your inbox. You can send a location in any one-on-one or group conversation.

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 2: Tap the Attachment Icon**</mark>

At the bottom of the chat screen, you will see an attachment icon. Tap on it. A menu will appear with different options. Select Location from this menu.

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 3: Grant Location Permissions**</mark>

The first time you use this feature, the app will ask for permission to access your location. A permission pop-up will appear on your screen.

You will be asked to choose between **two types of location access**:

**Precise Location allows the app to detect and pin your exact location on the map.** This is the most accurate option and is recommended when you want to share a specific spot.

**Approximate Location shares a general area or nearby location rather than your exact position.** Choose this if you prefer not to share your precise coordinates.

Select whichever option suits your needs. You only need to grant this permission once. The app will remember your choice for future use.

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 4: View Your Current Location**</mark>

After granting permission, the map will open and your current location will be detected automatically. A pin will appear on the map showing where you are, and your address will be displayed at the bottom of the screen for your reference.

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**Step 5: Choose What to Send**</mark>

You have three options at this point.

If you want to **send your current location, simply proceed with the pin as it appears on the map** and tap Send.

If you want to **adjust the location slightly, you can drag the pin across the map to any nearby point**. The address at the bottom will update as you move the pin.

If you want to **send a completely different location, use the search bar at the top of the screen. Type the name of a place, an area, or an address, and select the correct result from the list. The pin will move to that location.**

Once you are satisfied with the location shown on the map, tap Send to share it in the chat.

#### <mark style="color:$primary;">**What the Recipient Sees**</mark>

The location will appear as a map preview inside the chat. The recipient can tap on it to open the full map and view the exact or approximate location you shared, depending on the permission type you selected.

That covers everything you need to know about sending a location on DoubleTick for Android. If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team.


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