Even though Apple Maps has been around for many years, it took a while to offer a full suite of highly advanced features. Even so, going back to the basics is never a bad idea, especially if you’re new to this mapping solution. With that said, we’re going to talk about how to put a pin in Apple Maps on an iPhone.

Note that including a pin in Apple Maps allows you to do several things. In addition to providing more precise instructions, you can use this feature to share your location with someone, save your favorite locations, and more. Here’s everything you need to know.

The fastest way to get a pin into Apple Maps on iPhone

1. Launch the Maps app on your iPhone. Your current location should be highlighted, marked with a blue pin. However, even if you don’t see it, there’s nothing to worry as dropping a pushpin can be done anytime, anywhere.

2. Now go to the approximate location where you want to place the marker in Apple Maps. You can move around freely by sliding one finger across the screen. You can also zoom in or out by pinching the screen of your device. Then touch and hold any area.

3. After a few moments, a red pin will appear. At the same time, a new set of options will appear at the bottom of the screen. You must tap “Edit Location”.

4. The satellite image of the selected location will appear. You can move and reposition the pin freely. (This can be quite accurate when you put a pin on Apple Maps.)

5. Finally, when you are satisfied with the selected location, tap “Done”. At this point, you will return to the main Apple Maps screen.

It is! You just learned how to pin Apple Maps on your iPhone. However, read on to learn about a few other steps to drop a pushpin, all of which will come in handy at some point.

What to do after dropping the PIN on Apple Maps

Here’s how to get directions based on the location of a placed pin, share your location, and more.

1. With the pin in Apple Maps, look at the bottom of the screen. For directions to the desired location, click “Directions”. The app will calculate possible routes, so swipe up to see all of them. After selecting one of them, click the green “Go” icon.

2. To add a deleted pin to a contact (both new and existing), swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Then select “Create new contact” or “Add to existing contact”. Select or create a contact and Apple Maps will associate the selected location with the selected contact. Now you can use Siri to get quick directions to your friends.

3. To add the selected location to your favorites list, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Then tap “Add to Favorites”. Remember that you can always access your Favorites from the Maps home screen. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you’ll see a row of your favorite locations. Touch one and you will have access to additional information along with possible driving, cycling or walking routes.

Application

Now that you’ve learned how to pin Apple Maps on iPhone, if you want to know more about the app, we have some useful resources for you. First off, here’s how to use Apple Maps to find places that accept Apple Pay. Also, check out our review of the most useful Apple Maps tricks you may not have known about.