Location Sharing | Help - Arattai

Location Sharing

Prerequisites  

  • Your device must allow Arattai to access your location, set to "Always".
  • A stable internet connection is required throughout the sharing duration for accurate live tracking. 

Share your location

Arattai lets you share locations in four different ways: Current Location, Pinned Location, Saved Location and Live Location. Each type serves a different use, from spontaneous updates to detailed trip coordination.
You can share or manage location on personal chats, groups, channels, broadcasts and pocket.
 

Android
iOS
Web
Android
1) Current Location  
Share where you are right now, instantly.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Share your current location.
  • Your current location will be shared in the chat.

2) Pinned Location  
Send a specific spot on the map.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Move around the map and place the pin anywhere.
  • Tap Share your pinned location.

3) Saved Location  
Keep your regular spots saved for one-tap access. Handy for trips, meetups, or the chai spot you always go to.
 
How to save a location?  
1. From Chat Screen  
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Saved locations → Add location.
  • You can search for your desired location using the 🔍 Search icon on the top right corner of the screen or pin the destination manually by moving around the map.
  • Tap Save.
  • Enter a title for the location (only you can see this title).
  • Hit Save.
2. From a Friend  
  • When a friend shares their location, tap on it.
  • Click on the ⋮ three dot menu on the top right corner of your screen.
  • Select Save location.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
3. While Using ‘Till I reach’:  
  • While sharing a live location, choose Till I reach.
  • Search a location or pin manually.
  • Tap on the ♡ Heart icon.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
You can save up to 25 locations and manage them anytime!
 
How to send a saved location:  
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Saved locations. 
  • Select a saved location.
  • Hit Share
  • The saved name/title is private - the recipient will only see the location on the map.

Manage saved locations:
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Click Manage saved locations. This option will not be visible if you haven't saved any locations yet. 
  • Click on the ⋮ three dots to Edit or Delete the saved locations
  • Tap the "+" icon to save a new location.
      
4) Live Location
Want to share your real-time movements?
Click here to learn more → Live Location


iOS

1) Current Location  
Share where you are right now, instantly.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Share your current location.
  • Your current location will be shared in the chat.
     
2) Pinned Location  
Send a specific spot on the map.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Move around the map and place the pin anywhere.
  • Tap Share your pinned location.

3) Saved Location  
Keep your regular spots saved for one-tap access. Handy for trips, meetups, or the chai spot you always go to.
 
How to save a location?  
1. From Chat Screen  
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Saved locations → Add location.
  • You can search for your desired location using the 🔍 Search icon on the top right corner of the screen or pin the destination manually by moving around the map.
  • Tap Save.
  • Enter a title for the location (only you can see this title).
  • Hit Save.
2. From a Friend  
  • When a friend shares their location, tap on it.
  • Click on the ⋯ three dot menu on the top right corner of your screen.
  • Select Save location.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
3. While Using ‘Till I reach’:  
  • While sharing a live location, choose Till I reach.
  • Search a location or pin manually.
  • Tap on the ♡ Heart icon.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
You can save up to 25 locations and manage them anytime!
 
How to send a saved location:  
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Swipe up the bottom tab to view your Saved locations.
  • Select a saved location.
  • The saved name/title is private - the recipient will only see the location on the map.

Manage saved locations:
  • Open any chat (group or personal).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Swipe up the bottom tab to view your Saved locations.
  • Click Manage saved locations. This option will not be visible if you haven't saved any locations yet.
  • Click on the ⋯ three dots to Edit or Delete the saved locations
  • Tap the "+" icon to save a new location.

4) Live Location 
Want to share your real-time movements?
Click here to learn more → Live Location

Web

1) Current Location  
Share where you are right now, instantly.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Share your current location.
  • Your current location will be shared in the chat.
     
2) Pinned Location  
Send a specific spot on the map.
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Move around the map and place the pin anywhere.
  • Tap Share your pinned location.

3) Saved Location  
Keep your regular spots saved for one-tap access. Handy for trips, meetups, or the chai spot you always go to.
 
How to save a location?  
1. From Chat Screen  
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location → Saved locations → Add location.
  • You can search for your desired location using the 🔍 Search icon on the top right corner of the screen or pin the destination manually by moving around the map.
  • Tap Save.
  • Enter a title for the location (only you can see this title).
  • Hit Save.
2. From a Friend  
  • When a friend shares their location, tap on it.
  • Click on the ⋯ three dot menu on the top right corner of your screen.
  • Select Save location.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
3. While Using ‘Till I reach’:  
  • While sharing a live location, choose Till I reach.
  • Search a location or pin manually.
  • Tap on the ♡ Heart icon.
  • Enter a title for the location.
  • Hit Save.
You can save up to 25 locations and manage them anytime!
 
How to send a saved location:  
  • Open any chat (group, personal, or a channel).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Swipe up the bottom tab to view your Saved locations.
  • Select a saved location.
  • The saved name/title is private - the recipient will only see the location on the map.

Manage saved locations:
  • Open any chat (group or personal).
  • Tap the “+” icon on the left of the message bar.
  • Choose  Location.
  • Swipe up the bottom tab to view your Saved locations.
  • Click Manage saved locations. This option will not be visible if you haven't saved any locations yet.
  • Click on the ⋯ three dots to Edit or Delete the saved locations
  • Tap the "+" icon to save a new location.

4) Live Location 
Want to share your real-time movements?
Click here to learn more → Live Location

FAQs

1. Can I stop sharing my location after sending it?
A shared (static) location cannot be recalled after sending. Instead you can delete the message. For real-time sharing, use Live Location, which can be stopped at any time.
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2. Who can see my shared location?
Only the chat or group you shared the location with.
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3. Is the location data encrypted?
Yes. Location messages in direct chats are end-to-end encrypted.
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