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New Snapchat update gives people directions to your exact address!?

Might be time to jump into ghost mode...

A little warning if you've just updated Snapchat on your phone... it's now a lot easier for people to get your exact address, even going as far as to give directions in the maps app!

All someone has to do is tap on your Bitmoji in the maps screen, then a prompt comes up with a car, or pedestrian option with the time it would take to reach your destination.

Once you click on either button Snapchat will open the phone's designated maps app and provide whoever with directions to your location. We even gave it a go in the office and it was accurate, right down to the street number.

We've blurred the map, censored Bitmojis, and changed the maps location, but here's what it looks like...

We've blurred the map, censored Bitmojis, and changed the maps location, but here's what it looks like...

Luckily, there are multiple options in the settings that affect who can see you and your location on snap maps.

If you want no one to see you, go with 'Ghost Mode'. There is an option to exclude certain friends from seeing you, as well as an option that only lets chosen friends have access to your location.

These can be accessed by tapping on the Snapmaps section and then the settings button in the top right corner.

How to turn on 'Ghost Mode'

This article was originally posted by The Edge.