Find & improve your location’s accuracy in Google Maps

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.

Tip: If there’s something between you and cell towers, like a parking garage or tall buildings, your blue dot might not be accurate.

1. 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.
2. On your computer, open Google Maps.
3. At the bottom right, click My location .
   • The blue dot on the map shows your location.

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.

To estimate your current location, Maps uses sources like location info from your web browser.

Understand & manage your location when you search on Google.