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- Click Location<\/em> and select Don’t allow sites to see your location<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Close the Settings<\/em> menu and restart Chrome<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This should prevent all websites from accessing your location. <\/p>\n
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\nRelated: <\/strong>How to Stop Pop-Ups in Google Chrome?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 2: Force Chrome to Use a Different Location<\/h3>\n
If a webpage is scripted in a way that prevents you from seeing regional news or static web content when you are not in a specific location, you can change Chrome to inform the page that you are in the ideal location.<\/p>\n
It’s better than using a Virtual Private Network<\/a> (VPN). However, remember that forcing Chrome to use a different location is temporary. <\/p>\n
So, you must perform the relevant tasks to fake your location each time you launch Chrome or initiate a fresh browsing session. <\/p>\n
Here’s how to force Chrome to use a different location: <\/p>\n
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- Copy the coordinates of the location you plan to use. If security and safety is your priority, you can use random coordinates. You can use Google Maps<\/a> to get coordinates for any location. <\/li>\n
- Open the Chrome<\/em> browser and press
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- Click on the kebab menu or three vertical dots, click More tools<\/em>, and select Sensors<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Input the coordinates for Latitude and Longitude<\/em> into the appropriate fields. <\/li>\n
- Refresh the page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
That’s how to change location on Google Chrome . You can test your new location by typing something into the address or search field once you’ve adjusted it. <\/p>\n
You can see the location Google uses for you by scrolling down to the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n
\nAlso Read: <\/strong>How to Completely Reset the Google Chrome Browser to Its Default Settings?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 3: Use a Specific Chrome Extension to Change Your Location<\/h3>\n
Another way to learn how to change location on Google is to use a browser extension. There are several extensions you can use.<\/p>\n
Using Location Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n
Location Guard is one of them. With Location Guard, you can add “noise” to your location in Chrome to ensure your privacy is protected.<\/p>\n
You can also use the extension to get “good enough” location benefits and related services.<\/p>\n
For example, if you want to see the local news for your town or accurate weather data for a specific part of your state, you can achieve the stated goal by adding a certain amount of “noise” to the real location.<\/p>\n
Location Guard also allows users to select from three privacy levels (usually with varying levels of “noise” in the location reported). The projection here can be configured on a per-website basis.<\/p>\n
Therefore, you can configure Chrome to provide location information of varying accuracy to different websites (based on your needs).<\/p>\n
For example, you can provide accurate information to a specific site while giving inaccurate information to a news site.<\/p>\n
\nAlso Read: <\/strong>View, Clear And Reset Google Ad Preferences<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Install Location Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Open Google Chrome<\/em> and visit the Chrome Web Store<\/a>. <\/li>\n
- Search for Location Guard<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Click on Options<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Drag the location marker to match the location you want to use. <\/li>\n
- Close the Options<\/em> menu tab and go to the webpage or website you want to access. <\/li>\n
- Refresh the page in view. Click on the Location Guard<\/em> icon (which should be in the top-right corner of the Chrome window). <\/li>\n
- From the list of options displayed, click on Set<\/em> level for [NameOfWebPage]. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Now, you can close the extension menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Your location should now change to the region or spot you specified. Refresh the page for the changes to take effect. <\/p>\n
That’s how to change location on Google Chrome using a Chrome extension. <\/p>\n
\nAlso Read: <\/strong>Fix “Google Chrome Is Waiting for Cache” Issue on Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 4: Change Your Location with a VPN<\/h3>\n
A VPN is the best method for spoofing or hiding your location (even in web browsers). The solution resulting from the service rendered by a VPN is permanent.<\/p>\n
The VPN setup also provides other benefits like encryption – since all the web traffic transmitted will be encrypted.<\/p>\n
If you want to get around your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or government surveillance, use a VPN. All major VPN providers will allow you to fake your location within Chrome or any application. <\/p>\n
They typically provide support for all devices and platforms that exist, whether mobile devices or desktops. <\/p>\n
VPNs might not allow you to specify your exact location through the same format or methods that GPU spoofing apps allow. <\/p>\n
But you can change your country’s location (which is what matters most of the time). <\/p>\n
If you need to bypass geographical restrictions and protect your identity online, a VPN is the best tool or setup. <\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>Why Do You Need a VPN for Gaming?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 5: Block WebRTC Leaks<\/h3>\n
Another way to learn how to change location on Google is to block WebRTC.<\/p>\n
If you are looking to hide your location, consider checking for WebRTC leaks<\/a>. Web Real-Time Communication is an intuitive technology that provides browsers and applications with real-time communication capabilities through simple APIs. <\/p>\n
Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, iOS, and Android have a feature called WebRTC that makes real-time communication easier. <\/p>\n
However, using a VPN may unintentionally reveal your real IP address. Your IP address is found and shared by WebRTC using ICE and STUN\/TURN servers<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Web browsers are the main source of concern for WebRTC breaches. Even while some VPN programs come with built-in security features, browser activity may not be covered. <\/p>\n
Although they are not 100% effective, look for browser extensions that block WebRTC to lessen the risk of WebRTC leaks. <\/p>\n
Chrome does not support complete WebRTC deactivation, although Firefox does. Try using Firefox instead if you want more privacy. <\/p>\n
You must stop WebRTC leaks to keep your privacy when using a VPN and safeguard critical data. <\/p>\n
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- Now, you can close the extension menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Refresh the page in view. Click on the Location Guard<\/em> icon (which should be in the top-right corner of the Chrome window). <\/li>\n
- If you want Chrome<\/em> to always report a specific location (as the place your computer is located in), then you have to click on Fixed Location<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- You’ll receive a prompt asking whether to install the extension. Click on Add extension<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Search for Location Guard<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Refresh the page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Input the coordinates for Latitude and Longitude<\/em> into the appropriate fields. <\/li>\n
- Open the Chrome<\/em> browser and press
- Copy the coordinates of the location you plan to use. If security and safety is your priority, you can use random coordinates. You can use Google Maps<\/a> to get coordinates for any location. <\/li>\n
- Close the Settings<\/em> menu and restart Chrome<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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