How to use a safety app and share live location
A few minutes of setup can help in an emergency.
A safety app helps, but trust your instinct and go to a safe place.
At a glance
Do
- Trust your gut feeling
- Tell a trusted adult early
- Save helplines: 1098, 112, 181
Do not
- Do not keep a secret that scares you
- Do not blame yourself
- Do not share private photos or passwords
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Steps
Save 112, 181 and two trusted contacts as emergency contacts.
Turn on emergency SOS on your phone, usually by pressing the power button 5 times.
Share live location with a trusted person before a trip.
Practise once so you know it works. Keep your phone charged.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
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Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.