How To Add House Name In Google Maps

Last Updated : 3 Jul, 2024

Google Maps is a web mapping platform offered by Google that offers satellite images, and 3D views, and shows directions with a perfect path. Google Maps helps us with many of its features such as providing a better way to our destination. Adding your house name to Google Maps enhances its visibility and ensures accurate navigation for visitors and delivery services. By updating your location details, you contribute to the map's accuracy and improve your property's accessibility.

Here, we will explore how we can add our House Name to Google Maps in some easy and simple steps and for mobile as well.

How To Add House Name In Google Maps

How To Add House Name In Google Maps for Public

Step 1: Accessing Google Maps

Go to the Google Maps official website and sign in with your credentials.

Accessing Google Maps
Access Google Maps

Step 2: Click on Three Bars

After opening the Google Maps on your Desktop click on the Three Horizontal Bars located at the top-left corner of the interface.

Click on Three Bars
Click on Three Bars

Step 3: Select "Add a Missing Place"

After clicking on the Bars a menu containing several options will appear, among all the options select "Add a Missing Place" in order to add a house name in Google Maps.

Select "Add a Missing Place"
Select "Add a Missing Place"

Step 4: Enter Place and Click on Category

Now in the "Add a Place" section first enter a House Name that you want to display on the Map and then click on the "Category" option to select the Category.

Enter Place and Click on Category
Enter Place >> Click on Category

Step 5: Select "Category"

After clicking on the Category button some of the popular Categories will appear such as Food & Drinks, Shopping, Services, Hotel & Lodging, and so on, select your desired Category that suits your Place Name.

Select "Category"
Select Category

Step 6: Enter the Address and Click on "Edit Map Location"

Now in the next box enter the address of your House where you want to display the House Name, your address should be valid, and then click on the "Edit Map Location" button to mark the place on the Map.

Enter the Address and Click on "Edit Map Location"
Enter Address >> Click on "Edit Map Location"

Step 7: Mark the Place and Click on "Save"

Now a map of your entered address will appear so mark your location at the point you need and click on the "Save" button.

Mark the Place and Click on "Save"
Locate the Place >> Click on "Save"

How To Add House Name In Google Maps on Mobile

Step 1: Open Google Maps

To launch Google Maps on your Mobile, locate the Google Maps icon and give it a click.

Open Google Maps
Click on the Google Maps icon to open the App

Step 2: Click on Contribute

In the Google Maps home page find the "Contribute" button and give it a click, it will open the Contribute section in which you can perform several actions including adding a House Name.

Click on Contribute
Click on "Contribute"

Step 3: Click "Add Place" Button

Now in the Contribute section click on the "Add Place" button in order to add a place to the map.

Click "Add Place" Button
Click on "Add Place"

Step 4: Enter the Place Name and Click on "Category"

When you click on the "Add Place" button, some details will be asked for you to be displayed on the map. In the first box enter the Place name to be displayed and click on the Category to select it.

Enter the Place Name and Click on "Category"
Enter Place Name >> Click on "Category"

Step 5: Select Category

When you will click on the Category option some of the popular categories will appear, among them select the category that suits your Place Name.

Select Category
Select Category of Place

Step 6: Enter Address

In the next step enter a valid address so that Google Maps can find the location in which the Place Name should be displayed. Then click on the "Edit Map Location" to locate your place on the map.

Enter Address
Enter Address >> Click "Edit Map Location"

Step 7: Mark your Location and Click "OK"

From the map that appears on the screen mark your location and click on the "OK" button to save it.

Mark your Location and Click "OK"
Mark the Location >> Click "Ok"

Step 8: Click on "Submit" Button

Now click on the "Submit" button located on the bottom-right corner of the interface to submit your request. And wait until you receive a mail from Google Maps for confirmation.

Click on "Submit" Button
Click on the "Submit" Button

How to Editing an Existing House Location in Google Maps

If your house name is already on Google Maps but needs editing. Then follow the below given steps:

  • Step 1: Search for the location.
  • Step 2: Click or tap on the location name.
  • Step 3: Select “Suggest an edit.”
  • Step 4: Make necessary changes and submit.

Conclusion

Adding a house name to Google Maps is simple and can be done easily by yourself. First, open Google Maps on your desktop and click on the three horizontal bars to access the menu. From there, select "Add a missing place" to begin adding your location. Fill in the required details and accurately mark your location on the map. Once you've completed these steps, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Maps regarding the publication of your house name. 

Comment