This article goes over how to use location services on Mac and Windows computers. If this is what you are looking for, you've found the place! 

You might be familiar with the famous real-estate mantra "It's all about Location, Location, Location". With the new version of Shift, it's all about GeoLocation. With a click of a button, you can now toggle your location services ON or OFF.

What does that mean for your workflow within Shift?

Well, now you can conveniently plan your trips on Google Maps, allow location when browsing, and enjoy watching films and shows on Netflix - all within Shift.

How to use location services (Mac)

There are two parts to enable location services within Shift on your Mac.

On your computer: 

1. Go to your Apple menu. 
2. Select “System Settings”.
3. Select “Security and Privacy” from the options on the left sidebar.
4. Click on the option to open “Location Services”.
5. Check the box next to Shift Browser.

Once complete, you can go to any website that requires your location and follow these steps:

1. Select the Site Information icon in the main browser search bar.
2. Click on “Site Settings”.
3. Find Location and turn it on for that site. 

How to use location services (Windows)

There are two parts to enable location service within Shift on Windows:

On your computer:

1. Click on the Start icon (window icon) in your taskbar.
2. Type 'Settings' in the search bar.
3. Open Settings (on your computer, not in Shift).
4. Click on “Privacy & security”.
5. Select “Location”.
6. Make sure "Let apps access your locations" is enabled.

Once complete, you can go to any website in the Shift browser that requires your location and follow these steps:

1. Select the Site Information icon in the omnibox of Shift.
2. Click on “Site Settings”.
3. Find Location and turn it on for that site. 

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