How to add a location to Google Maps from your computer | Productivity

Google Maps allows any user to collaboratively add locations to make the neighborhood or city map more complete. It is possible to include residential buildings, commercial establishments or any public reference point that facilitates navigation on the map. In addition, the user can add photos and information such as the exact address, telephone number and website to make the registration detailed.

To perform the inclusion, which can also be done by cell phone, you must be logged in with a Google account. The initiative is part of the Local Guide project, Google's rewards program in which the user gains a reputation in exchange for contributions to Maps. Check out the tutorial below on how to add a new location to Google Maps from your PC.

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Google Maps receives new places created by users in a collaborative way to make the map complete Photo: DivulgaoGoogle Maps receives new places created by users in a collaborative way to make the map complete Photo: Divulgao

Google Maps receives new places created by users in a collaborative way to make the map complete Photo: Divulgao

Step 1. Access Google Maps and click on the three-striped icon located in the upper left corner to open the menu;

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Access the Google Maps options menu Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 2. Scroll down the menu and click on the option Add a missing place;

Add a new place to Google Maps on your computer Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesAdd a new place to Google Maps on your computer Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Add a new place to Google Maps on your computer Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 3. The marker will appear on the map and you must position it over the exact location. The address will be filled in automatically, but you can edit the numbering or zip code, if they are wrong. Also include the name of the place and choose the category, which can be residential, business, stores, developments, among many options. In the case of companies, you can enter operating hours and website. Finish by clicking Submit;

Include information about the new place registered on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesInclude information about the new place registered on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Include information about the new place registered on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 4. A balloon will confirm the creation of the place. Click Finish. You will also receive a confirmation email;

Google Maps confirms the collaborative inclusion of a new place to the map Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesGoogle Maps confirms the collaborative inclusion of a new place to the map Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Google Maps confirms the collaborative inclusion of a new place to the map Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 5. By default, Google will include a photo captured by Google Street View. To add your own photos and customize the new location, go to the menu and click on Your contributions;

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Access the places you included in Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 6. Click on the Edies option and then on the newly created location;

Open the place you just created in Google Maps to edit it Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesOpen the place you just created in Google Maps to edit it Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Open the place you just created in Google Maps to edit it Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 7. With the new location open, click Add a photo;

Add a new photo to the place you created on Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesAdd a new photo to the place you created on Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Add a new photo to the place you created on Maps Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 8. Upload a photo from your computer, phone or Google files.

Google Maps accepts photos from your computer, mobile phone or Google Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesGoogle Maps accepts photos from your computer, mobile phone or Google Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Google Maps accepts photos from your computer, mobile phone or Google Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Ready. The new place has been created and can be found by anyone on Google Maps.

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