How to Change Your Location in Google Chrome

When surfing the internet, there are times when you encounter content not available in your country or region. Alternatively, you may simply want to keep your location hidden from cybercriminals. A VPN is the best solution to these problems.

In this article, we’ll teach you how to change your location in Google Chrome using a VPN, particularly ExpressVPN. It can be used on many common platforms, and it keeps no traffic logs at all.

How to Change Your Current Location in Google Chrome on a Windows PC

Assuming you’re using Windows 7 and above, you can get the ExpressVPN app easily. The installer will take care of everything for you. Here’s how you change your current location on Windows.

1. Download the app for Windows.
   
2. Get the activation code.
   
3. Install the app.
4. Sign in and enter your activation code.
   
5. Launch ExpressVPN.
6. Click the ‘’On’’ button in the middle of the window.
   
7. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   
8. Launch Google Chrome.
   
9. You should be able to surf the net anonymously.

If you don’t want to type in the activation code, you can sign in with an Email Sign-In Link. When opening the email on any device, your Express VPN app will open automatically.

While this doesn’t require you to do anything on Chrome’s end, you can get the Express VPN browser extension. You can even set it to connect when you launch Chrome.

How To Change Your Location in Google Chrome with a VPN Chrome Extension

1. Go to the ExpressVPN setup page.
2. Log in.
   
3. Get your verification code.
   
4. Select Google Chrome on the left.
   
5. Select “Get Extension.”
   
6. Click the ‘’On’’ button.
   
7. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   

There are other options depending on whether you’re using the app or the Chrome extension. These include spoofing, blocking WebRTC, and always connecting to HTTPS when possible.

How to Change Your Current Location in Google Chrome on a Mac

ExpressVPN is also available on Mac, and changing your location is simple. Let’s take a look at how you can do it on Mac. This works for Mac OS X 10.10 and above.

1. Download the app for Mac.
   
2. Get your activation code.
   
3. Install ExpressVPN.
4. Sign in and enter your activation code.
   
5. If prompted to allow ExpressVPN IKEv2, select “Allow.”
6. Launch ExpressVPN.
7. Click the ‘’On’’ button in the center of the window.
   
8. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   
9. Launch Google Chrome.
10. You should be able to surf the net anonymously.

You can also get the Google Chrome browser extension for ExpressVPN on Mac. It functions identically as Windows.

1. Go to the ExpressVPN setup page.
2. Log in.
3. Get your verification code.
4. Select Google Chrome on the left.
   
5. Select “Get Extension.”
   
6. Click the ‘’On’’ button.
   
7. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   

How to Change Your Current Location in Google Chrome on a Chromebook

Since a Chromebook runs on Chrome OS, you can get the app on the Google Play Store. It’s convenient and is similar to getting an app for a phone.

1. Launch the Google Play Store on your Chromebook.
   
2. Search for and download the ExpressVPN app.
   
3. Launch the app.
   
4. Sign in with your credentials.
   
5. Grant ExpressVPN permissions to set up VPN connections.
   
6. Click the ‘’On’’ button.
   
7. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   

Chromebooks are particularly susceptible to hacks and other threats, which is why you should change your location. Even if Chrome OS doesn’t have to fear Trojan Horses like PCs, it’s not immune from websites invading your privacy.

For Chromebooks, there isn’t a way to get a browser extension. You have to use the app from the Play Store.

How to Change Your Current Location in Google Chrome on an iPhone

You can easily download and install ExpressVPN on your iPhone. The process is far simpler on mobile devices. The following steps will teach you how to install ExpressVPN and change your location.

1. Launch the App Store on your iPhone.
   
2. Search for and download the ExpressVPN app.
   
3. Launch the app.
   
4. Sign in with your credentials.
   
5. Agree to the privacy terms.
   
6. Grant ExpressVPN permissions to set up VPN connections by entering your password or with TouchID.
   
7. Choose whether you want to receive notifications from ExpressVPN.
   
8. Launch ExpressVPN.
9. Click the ‘’On’’ button.
   
10. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
    

On iOS, you’ll need to tap a few more buttons to grant the app permissions. These options are entirely up to personal preference. You can choose to receive notifications or not.

Similar to ExpressVPN on PC and Mac, you have the choice of sending information to the company. It’s up to you. Sending information might, however, help ExpressVPN develop a better product in the future.

The moment you change your location with ExpressVPN, Google Chrome will be affected. There’s no need to do anything else with Chrome other than surf the web. You’ll now be able to access sites previously inaccessible to you.

These steps should be similar to the ones you would use for iPads and iPods. While the OS might make things look slightly different, they’re all Apple products. You should be able to install ExpressVPN on these devices as well.

How to Change Your Current Location in Google Chrome on an Android Device

Both Android and iOS require you to download the app from their respective stores. You can use the following steps for Android 5.0 and above. For manual APK installations, you can find them further down.

1. Launch Google Play Store on your Android device.
   
2. Find and download ExpressVPN.
   
3. Sign in with your credentials.
4. Choose to send information to the company or decline.
   
5. Grant ExpressVPN permissions by selecting “OK.”
   
6. Launch ExpressVPN.
   
7. Click the ‘’On’’ button.
   
8. Below the button, you can select the particular servers and locations to connect to.
   
   

Alternatively, you can download the APK version by signing in on the setup page. After entering your verification code, you can download the app manually and install it. From there, the steps should be the same starting from Step 3 above.

Enabling APK Installs

Android 4.1 or later might not allow APK installs, which is why you’ll need to enable them on your phone.

On non-Samsung devices, follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings.”
   
2. Select “Security & Privacy.”
3. Next, go to “More Settings.”
4. Finally, select “Install Apps from External Sources.”

On Samsung devices, you use these steps instead:

1. Go to Settings
   
2. Biometrics and Security
   
3. Install Unknown Apps
   
4. Select Google Chrome or another browser
   
5. Toggle “Allow App Installs” on.
   

If your Android version is below 8.0, the options are labeled differently. Here’s what the steps will look like:

1. Go to “Settings.”
2. Select “Security.”
3. Find “Device Administration.”
4. Toggle “Unknown Sources” on.

You should now be able to install the ExpressVPN APK file manually. These steps will also allow you to install third-party apps not available on the Google Play Store. Use these apps at your own risk!

Some users don’t want to keep the settings enabled. If you don’t want to leave these settings on, simply navigate back to the same locations and disable them.

If You Just Want to Hide Your Location From Chrome

Not everyone wants a VPN, which is why Google Chrome itself allows you to hide your location from all sites. After enabling your settings, Chrome will ask you whether or not you’ll allow websites access to your location data. You can always click no.

This is how you hide your location from Google Chrome:

1. Go to Google Chrome’s settings.
   
2. Find the “Privacy and Security” option on the left side.
   
3. Select “Site Settings.”
   
4. Toggle “Ask Before Accessing” on.
   

You may still notice a few sites that are allowed access to your location. Select the trash can icon beside them at the right. This will deny the website permissions from that point on.

When you visit those sites again, the option to allow them access will pop up again. You’ll have to select ‘’no’’ from then on.

Additional FAQs

Will updating my location change my IP adress?

Yes, it will change your IP address when you update your location. If you’re using the Wi-Fi service from a hotel, it will be different from the IP address you see at home.

If you’re at home and don’t want anyone to track you, simply turn on your VPN. This will change your IP address as well. Cybercriminals won’t be able to find your true location easily with a VPN.

Will updating my location update both my city and country?

Yes, it will, as long as you have location services enabled. If you have a VPN enabled, Google will assume you’re in the location selected on your VPN. If you search for “café near me”, Google will display results for that location instead.

How does Google Chrome know my location?

Google Chrome usually tracks your location via IP addresses, since it’s always accessible. If you’re on mobile, Chrome can even use GPS to track your location, especially with Google Maps. In other words, without some preventative measures, Google Chrome knows where you are.

How do I change my Google search location?

You can use Developer Mode to change your location manually. Alternatively, using a VPN will do that automatically. Here’s how you change your location, and by extension, Google Search location manually.

1. Locate some coordinates you want to use and copy them down.

2. Launch Google Chrome.

3. Type ‘’Ctrl + Shift + I’’ (as in ice).

4. Press ‘’Esc’’ on your keyboard.

5. Select “Sensors.”

6. Find the Geolocation option and select “Choose Custom Location.”

7. Enter the coordinates you found earlier.

8. Refresh the page.

Now, you’ll find that instead of google.com.tw, for example, it may display google.com.sa. Manually modifying your geolocation settings will allow you to spoof your location.

Stay Hidden From Cybercriminals

Now that you know how to change your location in Google Chrome via ExpressVPN, you can surf the internet safely. All blocked content should also be accessible if your VPN is turned on. Alternatively, you can use Developer Mode to change it manually.

Do you use a VPN at home and work? Which VPN service is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.