📍 Help Improve Location Accuracy

IP-based geolocation is not always precise. Here are the main reasons why the location shown might not match your actual position:

• ISP Location vs. Your Location: Your IP address reflects where your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns it, not necessarily where you are physically located.
• Dynamic IP Assignment: ISPs often assign IP addresses from different geographic pools, which may be hundreds of miles away from your actual location.
• VPN or Proxy Usage: If you're using a VPN, proxy service, or corporate network, your apparent location will be where that service's servers are located.
• Mobile Networks: Mobile carriers often route traffic through major network hubs, making it appear you're in a different city or region.
• Satellite Internet: Users of satellite internet services may appear to be located at the satellite provider's ground station.

Understanding how IP geolocation works can help explain why accuracy varies:

• Database Matching: IP addresses are matched against databases maintained by geolocation providers who track where IP ranges are registered and used.
• ISP Registration Data: The primary source is where ISPs register their IP address blocks with regional internet registries.
• Network Infrastructure: The physical location of routers, data centers, and network equipment influences geolocation accuracy.
• Historical Usage Patterns: Some providers use historical data about where IP addresses have been used to improve accuracy.
• Multiple Data Sources: The most accurate systems combine multiple databases and regularly update their information.

The accuracy of IP geolocation can range from very precise (within the correct city) to quite general (showing only the correct country or region).

Several factors related to your internet connection can significantly impact location accuracy:

VPN Services:

• VPNs route your traffic through servers in different locations, making it appear you're browsing from the VPN server's location
• Some VPN providers use servers in data centers far from major population centers
• Business VPNs often terminate at corporate headquarters rather than local offices

ISP Infrastructure:

• Large ISPs may route traffic through regional hubs hundreds of miles away
• Smaller local ISPs often provide more accurate location information
• Cable and DSL connections typically show more accurate locations than mobile or satellite connections

Corporate Networks:

• Office networks often show the location of the company's headquarters or main data center
• Public Wi-Fi networks may appear to be located at the service provider's central office

While IP geolocation has inherent limitations, here are some steps that might improve accuracy:

• Disable VPN/Proxy: Temporarily turn off any VPN, proxy, or anonymization service to see your true ISP-assigned location.
• Use Direct Connection: Connect directly to your home or office internet rather than public Wi-Fi for more accurate results.
• Check Different Times: Your IP address might change throughout the day, especially if you have a dynamic IP from your ISP.
• Contact Your ISP: If your location is consistently wrong, your ISP might be able to provide insight into their network configuration.
• Try Mobile vs. Fixed Internet: Compare results between your mobile network and home broadband to see which is more accurate.
• Clear Cache and Refresh: Sometimes clearing your browser cache and refreshing the page can provide updated location information.