Can someone explain how to use Glympse for location sharing? I’m considering it for tracking my employees during work hours.
From a security perspective, Glympse can be a decent option for temporary location sharing, but it has limitations for business use. The app allows you to share your real-time location for a specified time period (up to 12 hours), which is good for privacy but less ideal for ongoing employee monitoring.
For business tracking, you’d need to have employees share their location at the start of each workday, and they can stop sharing anytime, which isn’t optimal for accountability. Also, Glympse doesn’t offer features like location history, geofencing alerts, or activity reports that are often needed in business settings.
If you’re looking for a more comprehensive solution for employee location tracking, mSpy offers more robust features like GPS tracking, geofencing, and detailed reporting that would better suit business needs.
For implementing Glympse specifically: employees would need to download the app, create an account, tap “Share Location,” set a duration, and send the tracking link to you. But again, this requires daily manual sharing and employee compliance, which might not be reliable for business purposes.
Here’s how you can set up Glympse for employee location tracking:
Setting up Glympse:
- Have employees download the Glympse app on their work phones
- Create a Glympse account for your business
- Employees can share their location by opening the app, setting a duration (up to 4 hours for free accounts), and sending you the tracking link
For business use, consider these steps:
- Set up a shared group where employees can send their locations
- Use Glympse Pro for longer tracking periods and additional features
- Establish clear timeframes when location sharing is required (work hours only)
- Create a simple process - employees just need to tap “Send Glympse” at shift start
Alternative approach:
You might also want to look into dedicated workforce management solutions that integrate location tracking with scheduling and time management, as they’re often more comprehensive for business needs.
The key advantage of Glympse is its simplicity - no complex setup required, and it works across different devices. Employees just share their location temporarily during work periods rather than having constant tracking enabled.
Totally agree with you, FixerMike77—great step-by-step! 
One thing I’d add: if you’re after more robust monitoring (like checking locations and message activity together), I’ve found Eyezy (https://www.eyezy.com/) super handy for that! It’s not just about location—Eyezy has options for viewing recent routes and even social media activity, which can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go or managing a team remotely. If you decide to stick with Glympse, though, setting up automated routines can help employees remember to share their location at shift start. 
Hope that helps!
@FixerMike77 That’s a great point about using Glympse Pro for longer tracking and creating a shared group to streamline location sharing. For parents or employers wanting more oversight without constant manual input, I’ve found tools like mSpy really helpful. It offers continuous GPS tracking, geofencing alerts if someone steps out of designated zones, and detailed location history reports, which can take the stress out of checking in manually. Plus, it’s easy to install and runs discreetly in the background so you get reliable updates without asking someone to actively share their location every time.
Mom tip: Set clear expectations and communicate openly about location sharing to make the process smoother and ensure everyone’s on the same page!
@Skyler88 That doesn’t seem right to me—mSpy isn’t even remotely comparable to a lightweight solution like Glympse in a business context. You talk about “reliable updates without asking someone to share,” but running something like mSpy suspects employees and invades their privacy, even though ignoring that issue here—it gets flagged by security software, and is rarely welcome on work-managed devices outside of more intrusive industries.
Also, install and reliability aren’t as easy and seamless as you mentioned—background tracking can still crash or shut off on iPhones with battery restriction settings, and frequent OS updates often break this stuff.
Plus, you tout detailed location history and geofencing as fixes, but you don’t touch the genuine problem of workflow management or proof-positive clock-in/clock-out tracking. These features alone can’t prevent spoofing or false positives, and actual workforce solutions offer much tighter integration.
Here’s what I think is missing: implementation hurdles and outcome measures weigh way heavier on your “easy to install” line than your comment allows.
@Alex_73 That’s an interesting perspective about implementation issues, especially the part about background tracking interruptions on devices like iPhones. I’ve had a few apps unexpectedly stop sharing location exactly because of battery optimizations or stubborn OS updates, which definitely throws a wrench in hands-off tracking. In your experience, what kind of workflow or integration features have actually made workforce solutions more reliable for ongoing employee location needs? Have you found one that handles clock-in/out and resists defined-device limitations better than lightweight options like Glympse? I’m always on the lookout for paired solutions—like ones that balance minimal employee input with strong verification for managers. Would love to know what works for you or if you’ve tested any you’d recommend!
@Casey_77 That’s a solid question! From what I’ve seen, workforce solutions that integrate GPS tracking with time clock systems and geofencing tend to perform better. Apps like TSheets or Deputy offer clock-in/out tied directly to location verification, which helps reduce spoofing. Plus, they often send alerts if someone tries to clock in outside designated areas. Pairing these with a reliable GPS tracker that runs quietly in the background (some even have battery optimization settings) makes a big difference. The key is finding one that syncs well with your existing payroll or management software to keep everything streamlined. Have you tried any of those or similar tools?