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How does Google know my location when using a VPN?
Besides using a VPN, which is an amazing technology used to hide your location when browsing, Google does get information regarding your location. VPNs do it through an encrypted tunnel between the VPN server and your device. Sometimes even though we are using a VPN, Google can still detect our physical location.
Why isn’t my VPN hiding my location?
A VPN may not hide your location for a few reasons. First, the VPN you use might have IP leaks that reveal your real location. Second, websites use cookies, browser fingerprinting, and browser’s geolocation API to track you. A VPN can not hide your location completely if these methods are used.
Is my VPN working test?
First, identify your actual IP address. Make sure your VPN is turned off. Your VPN may display your IP address, or you can search “what is my IP address” and find a number of sites that will quickly show you. If you Google “what is my IP,” you’ll see your IP address in either IPv6 or IPv4 format.
How do I test my VPN server?
How to do a VPN test check for IP and/or DNS leaks
- You need to find out your original IP address given by your ISP.
- Make a note of your real IP address.
- Turn on your VPN and go back to the test website.
- It should now show a different IP address and the country you connected your VPN to.
Can a website find out who is using a VPN?
When you access a website with a VPN on, it may be able to identify that you’re using a VPN using your IP. However, this doesn’t mean the website will know the identity of the person behind the IP address — just that they are using a VPN.
How can I find out if my VPN is leaking?
Connect to your VPN. Select any server of your choice. Head over to what is my IP address You’ll see your IP address right on the top. Copy and paste the discovered IP address into Google’s search bar and type “IP” before the numbers. Hit enter. Or perform a WebRTC Leak Test here.
Why is my VPN not detecting my location?
If you find one browser or device doesn’t report a particular leak, try using that with your VPN to connect to any problem sites. And if they no longer seem to detect your location, maybe the address leak was the issue.
How can I find out where my IP address is?
To check this for yourself, point your browser at IP Location immediately after you’ve had any location problems. The site runs your IP address through several web services and displays the city and country where it thinks you’re located.