With iOS 18.2 and Later, You Can Share the Location of Lost Items in Find My

ByEmily Dolloff

In iOS 18.2, Apple enhanced the Find My app, enabling you to create a temporary Web page that shares the location of a lost AirTag or other Find My-tracked item. You don’t need to know the person’s email address or share any other information, and the link automatically expires after a week. It’s a great way to enlist others in the search for a lost item, but the big win is sharing with an airline to help them track the location of misdirected luggage. It’s easy: open the Find My app, tap Items, select the desired AirTag or other item, tap Share Item Location, and then share the provided link via text message, email, or any other method. The item’s location automatically stops being shared if it’s reunited with you, or you can end sharing manually.

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Social Media: The new Share Item Location feature in Find My enables you to share the location of a lost AirTag or another item tracked by Find My with anyone, including airline reps who can use it to locate lost luggage for you.

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