How to Change or Fake Location in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

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Method 1: Use a VPN to Fake Your Location in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

VPN makes your private network truly private when you connect to its servers. This way, others will only see your location as whatever location’s server you’re currently connected to. So, let us look at how to connect to a VPN to change your IP address and fake your location.

Note:We will use the free version of Proton VPN for demonstration.

Step 1:Open theProton VPN appand go to thelocationyou want to connect to.

Step 2:Then, click onConnect. Alternatively, click onQuick Connectto let the Proton VPN decide the location and quickly connect to it.

You can also use VPN apps for Android and iOS to change or fake your location in the Chrome, Edge, and Firefox mobile apps. Your location will be visible once the VPN app is disconnected.

Tip:You can also check our list ofAndroid browsers that come with built-in VPN capabilities

Method 2: Spoof Your Location Using an Extension

Using VPN extensions, you can easily change your location in Firefox, Chrome, or Edge, without affecting the rest of your device apps and services. They can be accessed from the browser’s menu options and don’t require a separate app. Here’s how to install the extensions on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

For Chrome and Edge

Note:The steps for installing an extension are similar in Microsoft Edge. So, open Edge and go toFree VPN for Edge’s page. Then, follow the below steps to install the extension.

Step 1:Open theSnap VPN pageChrome and click onAdd to Chrome.

Step 2:Here, click onAdd extensionto confirm.

Step 3:Once the extension is installed, click on theExtensions iconand click onSnap VPN.

Once the extension opens, select the relevant location and wait for it to connect. Once done, try opening another site, like Google or YouTube, and check if your location has changed.

For Firefox

Step 1:Open theCyberGhost VPN add-on pagein Firefox and click onAdd to Firefox.

Step 2:Then, click onAdd.

Step 3:Here, check theAllow this extension to run in Private Windowoption if you want the extension to run in incognito mode as well. Then, click onOkay.

Step 4:Click on theExtension icon, and once the list opens, click onCyberGhost VPN.

Now, select the country you would like to connect to and wait for it to establish a connection. Once the VPN connection is successful, the CyberGhost VPN extension will show a disconnect option.

Method 3: Use Browser Settings to Spoof Current Location

You can also change your browser location using the browser settings. However, certain apps can still detect your changed location, while others might show your location as unknown. Although it’s not a foolproof method, you can try it if you want to mask your immediate location data. Here’s how.

Note:Closing the browser windows will result in your true location being revealed.

For Chrome and Edge

Note:The method for changing location using the settings menu is the same for Chrome and Edge. So, for demonstration, we will use Chrome.

Step 1:OpenGoogle Chromeand click on thethree-dot icon. Here, click onMore tools>Developer tools.

Step 2:Now, in the developer console menu, click on thethree-doticon on the right. Then, go toMore tools> selectSensors.

Note:Edge users can click on the+ iconfrom the bottom and click onSensors.

Step 3:Here, click on theNo override dropdownand select any pre-fed location. Or, you can add longitude and latitude coordinates to select the desired location manually.

For Firefox

Step 1:OpenFirefox, typeabout:configin the address bar, and pressenter. When prompted, click onAccept the Risk and Continue.

Step 2:Now, in the search bar, typegeo.enabledand ensure it’s set toTrue.

Step 3:Then, typegeo.provider.network.urlin the search bar and click on thepencil icon.

Step 4:Once the editing window opens, delete the previous text and add the following instead:

Note: This would change Firefox’s location to Times Square, New York. If you have any other specific location in mind, change the location coordinates accordingly.

Step 5:Once done, click on thetick icon.

Bonus: Disable Location Access Using Browser Settings

Besides spoofing your location in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, you can also turn off location access so that apps can’t access your current geolocation. While this will not make geo-restricted services available, it will ensure services don’t have access to your exact location data. Here’s how to do it.

For Chrome

Step 1:OpenChromeand click on thethree-dot icon. Then, click onSettings.

Step 2:From the menu tab, click onPrivacy and security. Scroll down and click onSite settings.

Step 3:Here, go to the Permissions section and click onLocation.

Step 4:Select theDon’t allow sites to see your locationoption.

Additionally, if any site has been added as an exception, delete it as required. You can also check our article to learn more aboutdisabling or enabling location services in Google Chrome.

For Edge

Step 1:OpenEdgeand click on thethree-dot icon. Then, click onSettings.

Step 2:From the menu sidebar, click onCookies and site permissions. Scroll down and click onLocation.

Step 3:Here, turn on the toggle forAsk before accessing.

This will ensure that sites ask you for permission every time before accessing your location data.

For Firefox

Step 1:OpenFirefoxand click on thethree-dot icon. Then, click onSettings.

Step 2:Here, click onPrivacy & Security. Then, scroll down to Location and click on theSettings optionin front of it.

Step 3:Here, check theBlock new requests asking to access your locationoption and click onSave Changes.

This will block websites from requesting your location in Firefox. You can also go through the websites that might have been added as the exception and delete them before saving the changes in Firefox.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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