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title: "Can I stop Perplexity from using my location for local results?"  
description: "Can I stop Perplexity from using my location for local results?"  
author: "Lasse Dahl"  
published: 2026-10-23  
updated: 2026-10-23  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/162895/can-i-stop-perplexity-from-using-my-location-for-local-results  
category: "Search Settings"  
tags: ["Perplexity", "Search settings", "Location privacy"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Can I stop Perplexity from using my location for local results?

When I ask Perplexity for nearby services or local recommendations, I’m not always sure whether it’s using an approximate location, a setting on my device, or details from my query. I’d also like to know what happens when I’m researching a place I don’t live in.

Is there a way to control or disable **location-based results** without losing the ability to search for a specific city I type in? I’d appreciate hearing what settings or prompts have worked for others.


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Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/162895/can-i-stop-perplexity-from-using-my-location-for-local-results

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