Wrong location in 2 factor authentication

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Wrong location in 2 factor authentication

Hi, recently i am facing this problem with the 2 factor authentication for my google account on my iphone. When i confirm on my other devices it send me a code and tells me that i am trying to login from Lahore- a city in Pakistan, whereas I live in Karachi which is in a different province. Earlier i didn't have this problem and my location was correct. What could be causing this? I am hesitant to accept when it shows my location in lahore.

Any help will be much appreciated.

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Posted on May 7, 2021 1:52 AM

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ProustGiulio

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May 7, 2021 1:58 AM in response to khajotia

Read this support article:--> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

In particular this paragraph among the FAQ section:--> This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.

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Giulio

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