BLUR Maps Platform Submission Instructions (Google)

Click the street view thumbnail photo

1. Navigate to the Street View Thumbnail

First, use any method you prefer (Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Street View Mobile App, etc.) to navigate to the provided street address. Once there, click on the street view thumbnail photo.

Click "Report a problem" on Google Maps Street View

2. Click "Report a Problem"

Next, click the "Report a problem" link on the Google Maps Street View page. This will open the "Report Inappropriate Street View" web form.

Fill out the "Report Inappropriate Street View" form correctly

3. Fill Out the Form Accurately

When filling out the "Report Inappropriate Street View" form:

  • Make sure to completely circle the house located at the provided street address.
  • Check the box certifying that you are authorized to request the blurring of the property.

Note: BLUR has obtained authorization from the property owner or tenant to request the blurring. As a worker, you are submitting this request on their behalf. The property owner also understands that the blurring is permanent and has consented to this action.

4. Submit the Form

Use the address provided in the BLUR dashboard as the email input field, and then submit the form. Google will send a confirmation receipt to the provided email address. Once you receive this confirmation, a completion code will appear in the job details area of the BLUR dashboard.

And that's it! It's that simple.