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Cestvalere
Copper Contributor
Nov 08, 2020

Incorrect Location

Microsoft edge is registering an incorrect location for me. How do I change it? I am not really tach savvy.

    • Cestvalere's avatar
      Cestvalere
      Copper Contributor
      Nov 09, 2020

      When I have changed  passwords I receive emails saying that a change has occurred but not from the location registered at that site.  Microsoft has me registered 300 miles from where I actually am. Where do I find that data on Microsoft (edge presumably as it is my browser) and how do I change it?

      Thank you for answering my question.

      • HotCakeX's avatar
        HotCakeX
        MVP
        Nov 09, 2020

        Cestvalere 

        Majority of websites determine your location from your IP.

        there are a couple of things that can change/fake your IP location: DNS servers, VPNs, Proxies.

        are you using any of these?

         

        there is only one settings in Edge related to location:

        edge://settings/content/location?search=location

        you can't change your location from Edge settings.

         

        Doesn't matter if it's off or on, websites can still get your location simply through your IP address.

         

         

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