In your Chrome browser, you can easily verify that MapQuest.com has permission to use your location by following these easy steps:
Step 1: Open Chrome Settings
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Open Google Chrome on your computer or mobile device.
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Click the three dots menu (located in the top-right corner of the browser on desktop or in the bottom-right corner on mobile).
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Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Access Privacy and Security Settings
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Scroll down and click Privacy and Security (on mobile, tap Site settings directly).
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In the Privacy and Security section, click Site Settings.
Step 3: Locate Location Permissions
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Under the Permissions heading, click Location.
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A list of websites that have requested access to your location will appear.
Step 4: Review and Manage Location Permissions
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Allow or Block Location Access for Specific Sites:
– Locate the site you want to manage from the list.
– Click the site’s name or the drop-down icon next to it.
– Choose between Allow, Block, or Clear on Exit. -
Add a New Site to Allow or Block:
– Click Add under the "Blocked" or "Allowed" sections.
– Type the website’s URL.
– Click Add to save your choice.
Step 5: Adjust Default Location Settings
If you want to change how Chrome handles location requests for all websites:
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In the Location settings, toggle the switch next to Ask before accessing (recommended).
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Turning this on prompts Chrome to ask for permission whenever a website requests location access.
Troubleshooting
If you’re not seeing location prompts:
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Ensure location services are enabled on your device.
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Check your device’s settings for app-level permissions.
Checking permission in Chrome mobile browser
For mobile users, follow these extra steps for precise control:
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Open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu.
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Tap Settings > Site settings > Location.
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Review or adjust permissions just like on the desktop version.