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How to Disable Geo IP in Firefox

Stop Firefox from sharing your IP address

By Bradley Mitchell Bradley Mitchell Writer Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Illinois An MIT graduate who brings years of technical experience to articles on SEO, computers, and wireless networking. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 9, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Home Networking The Wireless Connection Routers & Firewalls Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading Wi-Fi & Wireless

What to Know

Enter about:config into the address bar. Select Show All, then double-click geo.enabled to change the value to false.To enable Geo IP, double-click geo.enabled to change the value back to true. This article explains how to disable Geo IP in Firefox. Some services that require a location to function (for example, online payment-processing systems) may fail to operate unless they have access to your Geo IP data.

How to Disable Geo IP in Firefox

Follow these steps in Firefox to turn off Geo IP. Changes you make in this menu may affect how Firefox works. Open Firefox. Type about:config into the address bar. Click the I accept the risk button if necessary to continue. Select Show All, then look for geo.enabled or search for it in the search bar. Double-click on it when you find it. Geo IP is off when the Value column says false. Double-click geo.enabled again to change the value back to true when you want to re-enable Geo IP. Continue browsing as usual.

What is Geo IP in Firefox

The Firefox browser includes a feature called Geo IP, which shares your geographic location with websites. Geo IP sends your public IP address when you visit websites. It's a useful feature for some people, as web servers can customize results they send back (such as local information and advertisements) according to your location. However, some people prefer to keep their data hidden.

Considerations

Firefox, by default, asks whether you wish to supply geolocated data to a website. Disabling the Geo IP setting changes the default to "always deny" when a website asks for this kind of information. Firefox does not provide location data to websites without a user's explicit consent using a notification requesting permission. The Geo IP setting controls Firefox's ability to pass geolocated data to websites, including your device's IP address, which it confirms against nearby cellular towers with Google Location Services. Although disabling the Geo IP control means that the browser can't pass data, a website can still employ other techniques to triangulate your location. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable JavaScript in Firefox What Is a Public IP Address? (and How to Find Yours) How to Use the Firefox about:config Option browser.download.folderList How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Find the Default IP Address of a Belkin Router Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings How to Disable WebRTC How to Use Firefox's Privacy and Security Features How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Set up Gmail as Your Default Email in Firefox DNS Servers: What Are They and Why Are They Used? How to Hide IP Address on iPhone How to Change Themes in Firefox How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Change DNS Servers in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies