How do I get safari URLs to recognize the right zip code I’m in. It’s always defaulting to another state when browsing on shopping sites. There must be a setting that controls this (hopefully).
iPhone 6, iOS 11
That is exactly what it is. It has to do with the IP address that your ISP provides you on your device, and the cookies that shopping sites use are based on the location of that IP address, but that can be the geographical location of the server you are closest to. I get similar behavior because my ISP switch is located about 70-80 miles from me.
Thank you for the reply Fredwolf007!
This can be perfectly normal. Your IP address provided by your internet connection will approximate your location by matching it to a geographic region. If you have an idea or suggestion you would like to leave Apple, you can do so here:
Cheers!
Hi Less.
thanks for responding. The Language and region settings are not specific enough - on the iPhone, region equates to country.
I’ve tried clearing cookies and cache but websites still default in a location several hundred miles away. In my case I live in the Bay Area of California and my browsers think I’m in the state of Washington. This is happening I think because my ISP routes traffic through servers in another state and provides the default coordinates of the server location, not where I’m physically located. I’m looking for a way to control that default on my devices. Can’t seem to find a way. I know I can’t be the only one with this issue. But alas here I am. Thanks again for your advice.
Hello Fredwolf007,
Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems you are having issues with websites you visit not reflecting that your location. First, go to System Preferences > Language & Region and make sure these settings are correct.
Next, please remove stored cookies and clear your browsing history in Safari and test your issue again. Also, if you're using a VPN, try turning it off, as this could be related to your issue.
Manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac
Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac
Cheers!
Default zip code in iphone web browsers.
