Google shows CAPTCHAs, or sites show the wrong location
Why Google asks if you are a robot, and how to see it less.
Last updated September 25, 2026
Many people share each VPN address, so Google sometimes asks you to prove you are not a robot. Your privacy is not affected.
Fewer "I'm not a robot" checks
- Pick another country or city.
- Sign in to your Google account.
- Get a dedicated IP, an address only you use: Add a dedicated IP.
A website shows the wrong city or country
- Check where websites think you are with What is my IP. If it shows your real address, connect again.
- Your browser may share your real location. When a website asks for your location, click Block.
- Clear the website's cookies, or use a private window.
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