Find and improve your location’s accuracy

Tip: These steps will also improve your search results and make them more relevant to you.

1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
2. In the bottom right, click My location . The blue dot shows your location.

Maps estimates where you are from sources like location information from your web browser.

To centre the map where you are, you must give Maps permission to find your location.

On macOS, you may need to turn on Location Services for your browser before you can grant Maps permission in your browser:

1. On your computer, open System Preferences Security & Privacy Preferences Privacy Location Services.
2. To allow for changes, in the bottom left, click the lock.
3. Next to 'Enable Location Services', tick the box.
4. Next to your browser, tick the box.
5. Give Maps location permission in your browser.

1. On your computer, open Chrome and go to Google Maps.
2. In the bottom right, click My location .
   • If you're asked to share your location, choose Allow.
   • If the blue dot appears and shows your location, then Maps already has location permission in your browser.
   • If there’s a message that says 'Google Maps does not have permission to use your location', continue to the next steps.
3. In the search bar, click My location .
4. Tick Always allow http://www.google.com to access your location.
5. Refresh your browser.

1. On your computer, open Firefox and go to Google Maps.
2. In the bottom right, click My location .
   • When asked to share your location, choose Allow or Allow location access.
   • You might find 'Show your location' instead.
   • If the blue dot appears and shows your location, then Maps already has location permission in your browser. 
   • If there’s a message that says 'Google Maps does not have permission to use your location', continue to the next steps.
3. In the search bar, click My location .
4. Click Blocked temporarily .
5. Refresh your browser.

If you get an error like 'Your location cannot be determined' or your location is still wrong, here are some steps that you can take:

• Reload your browser (such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari).
• Make sure that you have a strong Internet connection.
• Double-check your browser’s permission settings using the instructions above.
• Restart your computer.

To find your location in Google Maps on other sites and apps, follow the steps above. However, some features will be different:

• You’ll use a different site or app, not Google Maps.
• You must first give location permission to the site or app used, not Google Maps.
• If you open Google Chrome or Safari, you'll only find your location on secure web pages. You'll find 'https' in the address bar.