Location Access Denied - How to Fix

Updated: April 2026

What Triggers This Permission Block

Seeing "Location access denied" or "Location access is blocked" means your browser tried to read your position but was refused. Several things can cause this:

  • You clicked "Block" when asked for location permission
  • Location services are disabled on your device
  • Your browser settings block location access
  • Privacy/security software is blocking location

Quick Fix

  1. Click the lock icon in your browser's address bar
  2. Find "Location" in the permissions list
  3. Change it to "Allow"
  4. Reload the page

Fix by Browser

Google Chrome

  1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
  2. Click "Site settings"
  3. Find "Location" and set it to "Allow"
  4. Reload the page

Alternative: Go to chrome://settings/content/location

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
  2. Click "Connection secure" → "More Information"
  3. Go to "Permissions" tab
  4. Find "Access Your Location" and set to "Allow"

Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari → Settings → Websites
  2. Select "Location" in the left sidebar
  3. Find the website and set it to "Allow"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the lock icon → "Permissions for this site"
  2. Set "Location" to "Allow"

Enable Location Services on Device

Windows 10/11

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location
  2. Turn on "Location services"
  3. Turn on "Let apps access your location"
  4. Enable access for your browser

macOS

  1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
  2. Turn on Location Services
  3. Enable your browser in the list

Android

  1. Go to Settings → Location
  2. Turn on Location
  3. Go to App permissions and enable for your browser

iPhone/iPad

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
  2. Turn on Location Services
  3. Find Safari and set to "While Using" or "Ask"

VPN and Privacy Considerations

  • VPN may show a different location based on server
  • IP-based location is approximate and depends on your ISP
  • GPS location is more accurate but requires device permission

Confirm Everything Works

Once you've updated your permissions, head over to the DoCam.io Geolocation Test to verify your browser can now read your location without errors.