Question 1

How accurate is IP geolocation?

Accepted Answer

IP geolocation is typically accurate to the city level for most connections. It can pinpoint your country with 99% accuracy and your city with about 80% accuracy. However, VPNs, proxies, and mobile networks can make the location inaccurate.

Question 2

Why does this page not ask for GPS permission?

Accepted Answer

This tool uses IP-based geolocation only, which requires no permissions. Your IP address is automatically shared with every website you visit, so this reveals only what sites already see. GPS-based location would be more accurate but requires explicit permission.

Question 3

How can I hide my IP location?

Accepted Answer

Use a VPN to route your traffic through a server in a different location. This changes your visible IP address and apparent location. You can verify the change using this tool after connecting to a VPN.

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