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Is Google account region locked?

Yes, the Google Play Store locks you to a specific location.
So, if you're in the UK, you only have access to Google Play Store UK. However, with a VPN, like NordVPN, you can easily change the Store region.
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Are Google Accounts country specific?

Your Google Play country determines what content you see in the store. The apps, games, and other content in the Store can vary by country. You must wait 12 months after initially creating a payments profile before you can change your Play country.
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How do I check my Google region?

1. Launch the Google Play Store app on your Android phone, then tap the profile icon at the top right. 2. Go to Settings > General > Account and device preferences > Country and profiles.
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Is my Gmail linked to a country?

There is no country you are registered in. You choose a timezone when you open the account, and typically that will be where you are located, but it doesn't have to be.
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How does Google Play Store know my country?

Google Play uses your IP address to know what country you're in and that's how it determines which apps and content to show you. This also means you can't normally just change your Play Store location without actually moving to another country.
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What happens if I change my Google Play country?

If you have funds in your Google Play balance and change countries, you won't be able to use that balance in your new country. However, your credit will still be linked to your old country, so you can reaccess it if you change back to your previous country. The same applies to Play Points.
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Why does Google think I'm in another country?

That's because Google will try to detect your location based on the IP address. Sometimes location databases have incorrect information and end up determining that you are in a different country.
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Can I change my Gmail account country?

Important: Once you've added a home address, you can't change your home country. If you move to a new country, you'll need to create a new profile. You can only create one profile per country. Sign in to Settings.
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How can I access Google from a different country?

See results for a different country
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app .
  2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial Settings Language & region. Search region.
  3. Tap the region you want to get search results in.
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How do I stop Google from changing my country?

Go to www.google.com/ncr and bookmark the resulting page. The “ncr” on the end of what you typed stands for “no country redirect”. Search anything. When you are done with these steps, you won't be redirected away from www.google.com, no matter where you are in the world.
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How do you check what region your account is?

You can easily check which region you're assigned to. Just hover over your summoner icon on the LoL client app's home page. It'll display your region in the right-hand corner next to your summoner name.
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How do I change my region on my account?

Change your region in Windows
  1. Select Start > Settings > Time & Language > Region.
  2. Under Country or region, select your new region.
  3. You can switch back to your original region at any time.
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How many Google regions are there?

A common way of referring to regions in the United States is grouping them into 5 regions according to their geographic position on the continent: the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast, and Midwest.
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Can I use my account in other countries?

Although you can keep your current bank and checking account, every time you use your credit card or debit card abroad, your bank charges international fees. Also, when you withdraw cash, the bank will charge foreign ATM fees.
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Can Google family members be in different countries?

Can I share my Google One membership with someone in a different country? No. People in your family group must live in the same country as you to take advantage of your Google One membership and benefits.
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Is Google different in each country?

That's because Google takes into account the searcher's location when deciding which search results to display. A person who conducts a search for a keyword in Italy may get a very different set of search results compared to a person who conducts a search using the same keyword in Thailand.
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How can I access Google USA from India?

Open Settings > Search settings. Under Region Settings at the bottom of the page, select the region corresponding to the Google domain you're using. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.
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How do I search Google in one country only?

Customize search results by country or region
  1. From the list of search engines, select the search engine you want to edit.
  2. Under Overview, scroll down to Search features.
  3. In the Region section, select your desired country or region from the drop down list.
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How do I change my location on Google?

If you already have a personal location in Google Maps, you'll find it in Settings.
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Add, change, or delete a location
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." Or, go to Assistant settings.
  2. Tap You. Your places.
  3. Add, change, or delete an address.
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Can I move all Gmail to another account?

A: Yes, there's a simple way to move emails from one Gmail account to another. Just sign into the Gmail account where you want to move the emails to and then click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner. Next, click on Settings and then select the Accounts and Import tab.
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What happens if you violate Google policy?

Accounts may be suspended if we find violations of our policies or the Terms and Conditions. If we detect an egregious violation your account will be suspended immediately and without prior warning.
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Can I move a Gmail account to another Google Account?

It isn't currently possible to merge separate Google Accounts. However, if you'd like to transfer your data from one account to another, this may be done on a per product basis. Or, to start using a new product, you don't have to create another Google Account.
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Why does Google think I'm in Chicago?

Normally, Google gets your location based on your IP address among other things, so you might see activity from locations that are approximate to your actual location. If your ISP or Carrier has their internet gateways in someplace a bit distant, that could show up as a possible location.
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How can I change my Google Play to USA?

Open the Play Store app on your Android device. Tap your profile picture at the top-right of the screen, then choose Settings. Select General, followed by Account and device preferences. Under the Country and profiles section, you'll see your name alongside your current Play Store country.
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How do I download apps that are not available in my country?

Part 3: How to Download Apps Not Available in Your Country Android
  1. Download the APK from Online Websites(Easiest) APK download is a quick way to get Android applications that are unavailable in your area. ...
  2. Connect to a VPN.
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