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title: "Use locations and GPS in dispatch"
slug: "using-locations-and-gps-in-dispatch"
updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:20Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/using-locations-and-gps-in-dispatch"
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# Use locations and GPS in dispatch

## Overview

When dispatching a task, you have the option to assign a location. This will provide your recipient(s) with a map that has a **pin** on the precise location of the task, as well as **GPS coordinates** and a link to **navigational directions** to the task site.

## How to assign a location to a task

When creating a new task ([single task](/fastfield/docs/dispatch-a-single-task), [multiple tasks](/fastfield/docs/uploading-multiple-tasks), mobile tasks), you'll be presented with the option to assign a location. To do this, you can:

- **Search** for the location by name or address.
- Use the map to manually **pin** the location.

![Map showing a pinned task location with GPS coordinates](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/8777779527949?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T06%3A04%3A14Z&se=2026-10-30T07%3A04%3A14Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=3%2BJOjbP43rbuLZceeOWKpHjHEt7EDRRcAjaNXPAgK6Q%3D)