How can I manage your location settings in Chrome on Android?

You can control how websites access your location in Google Chrome by adjusting both Chrome settings and your device’s location permissions.

First, open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Then go to Settings and tap Site settings.

Next, select Location. Here, you can choose your default behavior. Turn on Ask before accessing (recommended) so Chrome prompts you before a site uses your location. You can also turn it off to block all sites from accessing your location.

Below this, you will see lists of websites that are allowed or blocked. Tap any site to change its permission to Allow, Block, or Clear & reset.

In addition to Chrome settings, your Android device controls location access at the system level. Go to your phone’s Settings > Location and make sure location services are turned on.

Then go to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Permissions, and ensure location access is allowed (either “Allow while using the app” or similar option).

How Chrome uses your location

If you allow sites in Chrome to use your location, Chrome sends information to Google Location Services to get an estimate of where you are. Chrome can then share that info with the site that wants your location.

Related resources

• Change site settings permissions
• Check if a site's connection is secure
• Understand and manage your location when you search on Google

If location is disabled at the device level, Chrome will not be able to access it even if site permissions are enabled.

In summary, managing location settings on Chrome for Android involves adjusting permissions in Chrome and ensuring your device’s location services are enabled for accurate and controlled access.