Your location might be difficult for Google Maps to find. If the GPS location of your blue dot on the map is inaccurate or missing, you can take steps to help fix the problem.
Understand what the blue dot means
The blue dot shows your location on the map. When Google Maps isn’t sure about your location, a light blue circle shows around the blue dot.
- You could be anywhere within the light blue circle.
- The smaller the circle, the more certain the app is about your location.
- If the blue dot isn’t visible or is gray, Maps can’t find your current location. Instead, Maps shows the last location you visited.
Find your current location in Google Maps
- In your browser, give Maps location permission.
- Manage your location settings in Chrome.
- If you use an Internet browser other than Chrome, find instructions on that browser’s website.
- On your computer, open Google Maps.
- At the bottom right, click My location
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- The blue dot on the map shows your location.
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Improve location accuracy in Google Maps
If you get an error like "Your location cannot be determined" or your location is still wrong, you can:
- Reload your browser.
- Make sure you have a strong internet connection.
- Double-check your browser’s permission settings.
- Restart your computer.
Learn how Google Maps finds your current location
To estimate your current location, Maps uses sources like location info from your web browser.
Understand & manage your location when you search on Google.