Change Geolocation (Location Guard) - Chrome Web Store (2024)

FAQs

How do I change my location on Chrome Web Store? ›

Change your default location settings

On your computer, open Chrome. Privacy and security. Select Site settings. Under “Permissions,” select Location.

Change Geolocation (Location Guard) is a browser extension that let you easily change your geographic location to the desired value and protect your privacy. Simply open the addon's options page and set the latitude and longitude for where you want the geolocation to be (the default location is Greenwich, UK).

On the top right of your browser, click the three-dot icon and select “Settings.” Select “Privacy and security” in the top right. Go to “Site settings,” then choose “Location.”

Q: Why is my location wrong on Google Chrome

A: Google Chrome uses information from your computer and internet connection to determine your approximate location. If you have not updated your location settings or are using a VPN, it will likely be wrong.

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On the menu at the left click Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users and browsers. Look for the Geolocation policy. Change the value to allow the use of location. Click Save.

How do I manually change my location? ›

Google determines user location by cross-checking the IP address with geolocation data of devices using that IP address. If Google detects a significant number of devices using that IP address in a certain area, it will change its location for that IP address.

Choosing Custom Locations In Google Chrome

Step 1: On the top right of your browser tap on the three-dot icon. Step 2: More Tools > Developer Tools. Step 3: Select the “Sensors” tab. Step 4: Next to location click the drop-down menu and choose “Other”.

Open your Chrome app. Tap the three dots, then Settings. Tap Site Settings, then Location. Toggle the option off.

On your computer, open Chrome. Downloads. Adjust your download settings: To change the default download location, click Change and select where to save your files.

Google is interpreting your IP as belonging to a different country from the one you have selected due to discrepancies in IP databases. Google could also be attempting to interpret your location using methods other than your IP. The mismatched location does not suggest your VPN is not working.