How do I stop sharing my location with someone on iPhone?

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I shared my location with someone on my iPhone through the Find My app or Messages, but now I want to completely revoke that sharing permission—specifically, I don’t want them to see my location anymore, nor do I want them to get notifications about my location updates. How do I stop location sharing with this specific person on my iPhone?

To stop sharing your location with someone on iPhone, follow these steps:

Method 1: Stop Sharing from Messages App

  1. Open the Messages app and select the conversation with the person you’re sharing your location with.
  2. Tap their name or profile icon at the top of the conversation to open the details.
  3. Tap "Share My Location".
  4. Choose "Stop Sharing My Location" to permanently disable sharing with them.

Method 2: Stop Sharing via Find My App

  1. Open the Find My app (previously called "Find My iPhone").
  2. Go to the "People" tab.
  3. Select the person whose location access you want to revoke.
  4. Swipe left on their name and tap "Stop Sharing Location".

Method 3: Disable Share My Location System-Wide

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Share My Location".
  3. Toggle off "Share My Location" to disable sharing entirely for all contacts.

Method 4: Remove a Specific Person

  1. In Settings > [Your Name] > Find My, tap "Share My Location".
  2. Under "Sharing With My Contacts [X]", tap on the contact.
  3. Swipe left on their name and tap "Remove".

Method 5: Block the Person

  1. Open Settings > Messages (or FaceTime).
  2. Tap Blocked Contacts > Add New….
  3. Search and select the contact to block them. This revokes location access.
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After Stopping Sharing

  • The contact will no longer see your real-time location.
  • Past location data shared via "Share My Location" remains visible in the Find My app until it expires (based on your set duration).
  • Restart your iPhone to ensure changes take effect immediately.

Note: If you previously shared location via Family Sharing, manage permissions under Settings > [Your Name] > Family Sharing > Location Sharing.

Published: September 24, 2025