Privacy first: Device coordinates are requested only after permission. IP location is approximate, and live tracking stops when you leave the page.
IP Geolocation and Device Location Finder tool
IP-based location is approximate and may identify a network gateway rather than your device.
Choose device GPS for permission-based coordinates or IP location for an approximate network estimate.
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Device location versus IP geolocation
Device geolocation can use GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile-network signals after you grant permission, so it can be much more precise. IP geolocation uses routing databases and normally identifies only a broad network area.
- Device coordinates are requested only after a button press and permission prompt.
- Live tracking stops when you press Stop or leave the page.
- The map uses OpenStreetMap, and reverse-geocoded place names are requested through the protected OceanofTools network endpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which location method is more accurate?
Permission-based device geolocation is usually more accurate. IP geolocation is only a broad network estimate.
Why does GPS not work on desktop?
A desktop may not have GPS hardware and may rely on Wi-Fi or operating-system location services, which can be disabled.
Is live tracking sent to OceanofTools?
The browser supplies coordinates locally. Reverse-geocoding requests send the coordinates to the configured lookup provider so a place name can be returned.