---
title: Set the default location on a map
description: Set the initial default location for a service location on a map.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/field-service-management/workforce-optimization-for-field-service/set-default-location-while-using-map.html
release: australia
product: Workforce Optimization for Field Service
classification: workforce-optimization-for-field-service
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Service Locations, Set up workforce, Configure, Field Service Management]
---

# Set the default location on a map

Set the initial default location for a service location on a map.

## Before you begin

The **Using map** validation option must be set before you can configure the initial default location on a map. See [Set the default validation option for service locations](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/field-service-management/workforce-optimization-for-field-service/set-default-validation-option-for-service-locations.md).

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Field Service** > **Administration** > **Configuration**.

2.  In the Field Service Configuration page, navigate to **Add-ons** > **Service Locations**.

3.  In the **Validation** field, select **Using map**.

4.  Choose the default location from which the map will initialize from the Initial rendering location list.

    -   **Browser location**
    -   **Asset address**
    -   **Contact/Caller address**
    -   **Company address**
5.  Click **Save**.


## Result

The map loads with the selected default location.