How to Use Google as a Phonebook

Google is more than just a search engine. Follow these steps to use Google as a phonebook to find addresses and phone numbers of individuals and businesses.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet Connection
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari)

How to Use Google to as a Phonebook

1. Connect to the Internet.
2. Start your Internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.
3. Go to www.google.com.
4. Type in a first name, last name and zip code or city/state.
5. Click the "Google Search" button.

Tips & Warnings

• Click on the map link next to the phonebook entry to get directions.
• Not everyone is listed in the Google Phonebook.
• You can request to be removed by clicking on your own entry and clicking on the “Request to have your name removed from the list” and filling out the required forms.