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Ever encountered a missing or inaccurate road on Google Maps? Fear not, fellow explorer! You can contribute to the map’s accuracy by adding or editing roads yourself. This article will guide you through the process on both mobile and desktop platforms.

Adding Missing Roads:

On Android:

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap the Contribute tab at the bottom.
3. Select Missing road.
4. Move the pin to the location where the missing road begins.
5. Tap and hold to draw the path of the road.
6. Add the road name and type (e.g., street, highway).
7. Tap Send to submit your contribution.

On iOS:

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Select Edit the map.
4. Tap the Missing road button.
5. Move the pin to the location where the missing road begins.
6. Tap and hold to draw the path of the road.
7. Add the road name and type (e.g., street, highway).
8. Tap Done to submit your contribution.

On Desktop:

1. Open Google Maps in your web browser.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top left corner.
3. Select Edit the map.
4. Click the Add road button.
5. Click and hold to draw the path of the road.
6. Add the road name and type (e.g., street, highway).
7. Click Save to submit your contribution.

Editing Existing Roads:

On Android:

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Locate the road you want to edit.
3. Tap and hold on the road until a pop-up menu appears.
4. Select Suggest an edit.
5. Choose the type of edit you want to make (e.g., change name, fix geometry).
6. Make the necessary changes and tap Send to submit your suggestion.

On iOS and Desktop:

1. Open Google Maps and locate the road you want to edit.
2. Right-click on the road (desktop) or tap and hold until a menu appears (iOS).
3. Select Report a problem.
4. Choose the type of problem you want to report (e.g., incorrect name, missing segment).
5. Describe the problem and provide any relevant details.
6. Click or tap Submit to send your report.

Additional Tips:

• Google reviews all contributions before they are added to the map.
• You can track the status of your contributions in the Your contributions section of the Google Maps app.
• Make sure your edits are accurate and follow Google’s map editing guidelines.
• The more contributions you make, the higher your reputation as a map editor, leading to quicker approval of your contributions.

By contributing to Google Maps, you make it a more accurate and valuable resource for everyone. So, grab your digital pen and start mapping your neighborhood!