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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com/support/common/en/llms.txt


# Configure location access

Sites and apps request access to your location so that they can show you more accurate search results and relevant information (for example, the local weather forecast).

How to configure location access:

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1. Go to **System Settings** → **Privacy & Security**.

1. Turn on **Location Services**.

1. Enable the browser you need.

   ![](../_assets/enable-geo-macos.png)

1. Confirm your actions with Touch ID or password.

1. Choose your browser from the list below and follow the steps to turn on location services.

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- [Yandex Browser](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/personal-data-protection/location-information.html)
- [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/142065?hl=en&ref_topic=7437824)
- [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/location-and-privacy-in-microsoft-edge-31b5d154-0b1b-90ef-e389-7c7d4ffe7b04)
- [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/does-firefox-share-my-location-websites)
- [Opera](https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#location)
- [Safari](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204690)

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{% cut "**On mobile**" %}

- [Android](https://support.google.com/android/answer/6179507?hl=en)
- [iOS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203033)

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## Troubleshooting {#location-troubles}

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If you see a message saying that access to your location or geodata is forbidden, configure access according to the instructions above.

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{% cut "**Disable location tracking**" %}

Your location is detected automatically based on your IP address. You can prohibit all sites from detecting your location in the browser settings. Select your device and browser (see above) and follow the instructions.

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