Location Validation Wizard

Checking Your Device

Detecting device and browser...

Device Detected
  • Device: -
  • Browser: -
  • Geolocation: -

Choose Location Method

Select how you want to validate location detection.

Photo Location (EXIF)

Extract GPS coordinates from photo metadata. Best for validating that your camera saves location data.

Requires: Camera location tags enabled
Browser Location

Get current position from your device GPS. Best for real-time location verification at checkpoints.

Requires: Browser location permission

Enable Camera Location Tags

Before You Continue

Make sure your camera app is set to save location data with photos. Follow the instructions below for your device.

iOS Settings
  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
  2. Ensure Location Services is ON
  3. Find Camera and set to "While Using the App"
  4. Ensure the Precise Location toggle is ON
Android Settings
  1. Go to Settings > Location and ensure it is ON
  2. Open your Camera app
  3. Go to Settings (gear icon)
  4. Enable "Location tags" or "Save location"
General Settings
  1. Enable Location (GPS) in your device system settings
  2. Open your camera app settings
  3. Look for "Save Location" or "Location tags" and enable it
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Important: Take a new test photo after enabling location tags. Previously taken photos won't have location data added retroactively.

Grant Location Permission

Checking permission...
Permission Required

Click the button below to allow this site to access your location. You may see a browser prompt asking for permission.

Permission Granted

Your browser can access your location. You're ready to test.

Permission Denied

Location access was blocked. Follow these steps to enable it:

iOS Safari
  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
  2. Ensure Location Services is ON
  3. Find Safari Websites and set to "While Using"
  4. Reload this page and allow when prompted
Android Chrome
  1. Go to Settings > Location and ensure it is ON
  2. In Chrome, tap the lock icon in the address bar
  3. Tap Permissions > Location
  4. Change to "Allow"
Browser Settings
  1. Enable Location in your device system settings
  2. Check browser site permissions for this page
  3. Reset permission and reload the page
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Upload Test Photo

Tip: Take a new photo now with your camera app, then upload it here to verify location data is being saved.

Select a photo from your gallery.

Extracting location data...

Photo preview
Location Found
  • Coordinates: -
View on Google Maps
No Location Found

This photo doesn't contain GPS coordinates. This usually means:

  • Camera location tags were not enabled when the photo was taken
  • The photo was taken before you enabled location settings
  • The photo was edited or shared through an app that stripped metadata

Get Current Location

Acquiring GPS fix...

Location Acquired
  • Coordinates: -
  • Accuracy: -
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Location Failed

Unable to get your location.

Recommended Usage

Photo Location Works!

Your device can extract GPS coordinates from photos.

How to Use This Method

Snap photos at each checkpoint location first, then upload them all on the setup page when creating your game.

  • Visit each checkpoint location with your camera
  • Take a photo at each spot (ensure location tags are kept enabled)
  • Later, upload all photos during game setup
Also Test Browser Location?

You can also test if your browser can access GPS coordinates directly.

Recommended Usage

Browser Location Works!

Your browser can access GPS coordinates.

How to Use This Method

Use during game setup for immediate, on-site validation. Upload checkpoints one-by-one while at each location to verify coordinates.

  • Go to each checkpoint location with your device
  • Open the game setup page
  • Add each checkpoint while standing at the location
  • Coordinates are captured instantly for verification
Also Test Photo Location?

You can also test if your camera saves GPS coordinates in photos.