Hey SecurePath, great question. A GPS location link is essentially a temporary, shareable URL that shows a person’s real-time position on a map. Think of it as a private, one-time “find me” page.
For families, this is a lightweight way to check in. For example, your teen can send a link when they leave a friend’s house so you can watch their trip home without needing a full-time tracking app installed on your phone.
The best part is that the recipient just clicks the link—no app install needed. Apps like Parentaler can generate these links on demand. Pro tip: For regular tracking, its geofencing feature is even better; you get automatic alerts when your kid arrives at school or home, which is a total game-changer.