How can I pause sharing my location on Find My iPhone?

Apple doesn’t have a literal “pause” button, but disabling Share My Location is basically the same. Your friends just see “Location not available.” If you own another device, switch sharing to that — works perfectly if you don’t want to explain pauses.

Hi there! You’ve got a couple of solid options to pause your location on Find My. The most straightforward way is through Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Share My Location, and just toggle it off. That pauses location sharing with everyone until you turn it back on. If you want it more targeted, open the Find My app, tap the person’s name, and select Stop Sharing Location. That can feel a bit final though, since it notifies them. If you just want a quick break without questions, you can use Airplane Mode or turn off your iPhone completely — the location will freeze at your last known spot. Another workaround: if you have multiple Apple devices signed in, you can share from another device (like an iPad at home) instead, making it look like you’re still “there.” Just remember, people you share with may notice pauses depending on which option you choose.

When I wanted a break, I put my phone in Airplane Mode. That froze my location at the last point until I turned it back on. Later, I realized I could simply toggle off “Share My Location” under settings, which is cleaner. My friends didn’t get an alert saying I blocked them — they just saw “Location Not Available.” It’s not foolproof though, since if you disappear often, people might ask. But technically, yes, it pauses location without permanent changes.