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      Geolocation Access

      Geolocation refers to the geographical (latitudinal and longitudinal) location of an Internet-connected device. Some high-stakes assessment require this information.

      Mac

      • Open System Settings
      • Click Privacy & Security
      • Click Location Services
      • Toggle Location Services to On.

       

      Windows 11

      • Go to Start  > Settings  > Privacy & security > Location.

      • Link to help page.

      Windows 10

      • Go to Start   > Settings  > Privacy  > Location.

       

      Chrome:

      1. On your computer, open Chrome.
      2. At the top right, select More More and then Settings and then Privacy and security.
      3. Select Site settings.
      4. Under “Permissions,” select Location.
      5. Select the option you want as your default setting.
      6. Link to help page.

      Safari:

      1. Start by clicking the Apple symbol in the upper left-hand corner followed by System Preferences:

      2. Then click Security & Privacy:

      3. Then click the Privacy tab:

      4. Click on the padlock in the bottom left-hand corner of the window. You will be asked to authenticate by entering your computer ID/password. Once entered, you will then be able to adjust your Location Services by checking the box next to Enable Location Services and ensuring location services are enabled specifically for Safari:

      5. Click the lock again once done. 

      Microsoft Edge:

      1. Click the three horizontal dots icon in the top-right corner to open the menu followed by Settings
      2. Once on the settings page, click Site permission from the left-hand menu followed by Location:

      3. Next to Location, choose Ask (default), Allow, or Block from the list.

      Mozilla Firefox:

      1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
      2. Click the three horizontal lines icon in the top-right corner to open the menu.
      3. Select "Options."
      4. In the left menu, choose "Privacy & Security."
      5. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and look for "Location."
      6. Click "Settings" next to "Access Your Location."
      7. Enable the option "Allow websites to access your location."