Simple Steps to Orient Google Maps North

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Last Updated: June 20, 2023 Tested

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This wikiHow teaches you how to make Google Maps always open oriented like a compass: with the top of your screen pointing north.

Things You Should Know

• Open Google Maps.
• Go to "Settings > Navigation Settings."
• Select "Keep Map North Up."

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   Open the Google Maps app. It's an app showing a map with a "G" in it.
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   Tap ☰. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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   Tap Settings. It's located toward the bottom of the page.
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   Tap Navigation Settings. It's about halfway down the page.
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   Slide the Keep Map North Up button to the On position. It will turn blue. Now, when you open the Google Maps app, the map will be in the north-facing position.
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