Many times WhatsApp it has become the primary means of communication for important matters; since thanks to its accessibility it is possible to contact anyone regardless of the time or place. Similarly, WhatsApp has a secret trick to know someone’s location without that person sharing it, many times used in an emergency.
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It should be noted that this option can only be done through WhatsApp Web, so you will need your computer and your phone, and follow the next step by step that we share here. Best of all, you don’t need external apps and everything is completely safe.
How to know the location of a WhatsApp contact?
Before starting the procedure, knowing the current location of a contact requires their consent; so once you have it, you can continue.
1. Access the page IPLogger and select Location Locator at the bottom.
2. Select to obtain the IPLogger code and accept the Privacy Policy as well as the Terms and Conditions.
3. Once inside, copy the IPLogger link and send it through WhatsApp to the person you want to locate.
4. The person will have to click on the link and open it in their browser.
5. Once this step is done, you will be able to observe its location in the section of registered IPs and that’s it.
How to share location in real time from the app?
A better option is to take advantage of the functions it provides WhatsApp, where a contact shares their location from the app and with consent. Also, with your Telcel’s Unlimited Friend You can use WhatsApp without limits for these cases and always stay connected with #TelcelLaMejorRed with the highest coverage. To do this, all you have to do is:
1. Open WhatsApp and enter the conversation of that contact to whom you are going to share your location.
2. Click on the clip symbol and select the option that says “Location”.
3. Accept the permissions requested by the app to detect the location.
4. Choose between Real-time Location, which changes as you progress, or Current Location, which is static and ready.
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It’s that simple, a family member or friend can know your location exactly, that they know where you are and even not make them wait if it is an appointment.
Did you know about these WhatsApp functions? If not, feel free to share it with your friends so they can learn from it too.
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