How to Enable Location on Google Chrome (Easiest Way in 2025)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to enable location on Google Chrome. Read on to learn more.
Enable Location on Google Chrome
Follow the steps below to turn on location in Google Chrome.
1. Access the Chrome Settings Menu
With Google Chrome open, click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window.
This opens a drop-down menu with various options. Scroll down and click on “Settings” to open the Chrome settings page, where you can manage your browser preferences.
2. Navigate to the Privacy and Security Section
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down the page and find the section labeled “Privacy and Security.” This area contains controls for managing your privacy, including how websites use your data, like location services.
3. Open Site Settings to Manage Website Permissions
Within the “Privacy and Security” section, toggle on “Site can ask for your location.” Then, select “Collapse unwanted requests (recommended)“. This means that every time a website wants to access your location, Chrome will first ask you for permission, giving you control over when and where your location is shared.
4. Manage Location Permissions for Individual Websites
If you want to customize location permissions for specific websites, scroll down within the Location settings page. Under “Allowed to see your location” and “Not allowed to see your location,” you will see lists of websites that have previously asked for location access.
You can remove permissions by clicking the trash can icon next to any listed website. This lets you block or allow location services on a case-by-case basis.
5. Test Your Location Settings on a Website That Uses Location Services
To confirm that your settings are working properly, visit a website that requires location access, such as Google Maps or a weather website. When the website asks for permission to use your location, a pop-up will appear in Chrome.
Click “Allow” to grant access. This ensures that the location permission settings are functioning as expected.
6. Review or Clear Location Permissions If Needed
If at any point you want to review, change, or remove a website’s access to your location, return to the Location settings under “Privacy and security.”
Scroll through the list of websites and adjust permissions as needed by clicking the trash can icon to remove a website or by manually adding new ones. This lets you keep control over your privacy settings.
We hope you now have a better understanding of how to turn on location in Google Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to find the location of cookies in Google Chrome and how to block location in Google Chrome.
