Location Not Working — Troubleshooting Guide
If your location isn't working, the most common causes are: location permission was denied, location services are off on your device, you're on HTTP instead of HTTPS, or your browser doesn't support the Geolocation API.
Permission-based · Private
Permission was denied
Your browser saved a "Block" choice. Open the site settings (lock icon in the address bar), find Location, and change it to "Allow" or "Ask".
Location services are off on your device
On iPhone: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services. On Android: Settings → Location. On macOS: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
You're on an HTTP page
The Geolocation API only works on HTTPS (and on localhost during development). If you got here over HTTP, the browser will silently fail.
Your browser is too old
All modern browsers support geolocation. If you're on a very old version of Internet Explorer or a custom kiosk browser, it may not work.
Indoor or weak signal
GPS works best outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Indoors, your device falls back to Wi-Fi positioning, which can be inaccurate or unavailable in unfamiliar areas.
You're in incognito / private mode
Some browsers restrict the Geolocation API in private/incognito windows. Try a normal window.
A VPN or proxy is interfering
GPS-based location isn't affected by VPNs, but IP-based fallback will be. If you're seeing the wrong city, disable your VPN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my location not showing?
Common causes: location permission was denied, location services are turned off on your device, you're on HTTP (not HTTPS), or your browser doesn't support the Geolocation API.
How do I reset location permission?
In most browsers, click the lock icon in the address bar, find Location, and reset or allow it. See our enable-permission guide for step-by-step instructions per browser.
What is my location?
Your location is the place where your device is currently detected using browser location permission, GPS, Wi-Fi, cellular, or network signals. This site shows it as both coordinates and a readable address.
Can this website see my location automatically?
No. Your browser asks for permission before sharing precise location with the website. If you decline, only an approximate IP-based region is available.