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IP geolocation uses databases that associate network ranges with countries, regions, cities or providers.
It can get the country right and miss the city, especially on mobile networks or VPNs.
A VPN shows the VPN server location, not necessarily the visitor’s location.
Precise location requires explicit browser permission.
IP location is not an exact coordinate. Sometimes it points to a capital city, provider node or VPN exit country.
That is why MyIPPublic labels this data as approximate and separates browser permission from network information.
It is useful for support, basic fraud review and route diagnostics, but should not be used for personal accusations or sensitive decisions without more evidence.
FAQ
It can be a VPN, proxy, roaming, outdated database or centralized corporate exit.
No. Precise location is only requested if the visitor presses the location button.