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Incorrect Facebook/VPN Location? Netflix in Germany, Active Session in London - VPN Fault?

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  • #1 16953011
    hulkfcb
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    Whats up yesterday i watched netflix movies in Germany using vpn. Today in the morning i curled up statistics on where and when i logged in, and there was one session active my but damn, some London despite i live in germany. After a while I refreshed but it disappeared is this some kind of jam? Is this vpn fault?
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  • #2 16953747
    Epic
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    hulkfcb wrote:
    Is this vpn fault?

    Probably yes, VPN is used, among others, to simulate the IP location.

    What is the VPN service provider? It is possible he has a server in London and you have been connected through it.

    Another thing is that Facebook statistics do not have to be accurate and reliable in this matter. Change your password for peace of mind. But if you still have access to your account and you don't see any unwanted activity, you have nothing to worry about.
  • #3 16953818
    hulkfcb
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    Epic wrote:
    hulkfcb wrote:
    Is this vpn fault?

    Probably yes, VPN is used, among others, to simulate the IP location.

    What is the VPN service provider? It is possible he has a server in London and you have been connected through it.

    Another thing is that Facebook statistics do not have to be accurate and reliable in this matter. Change your password for peace of mind. But if you still have access to your account and you don't see any unwanted activity, you have nothing to worry about.


    I generally live in Germany vpn operate for me in Poland, the name vpn is Expres vpn
    The best part is I didn't get any alert about logging in just
    At my active session there was not just my city but some London is it?
  • #4 16953843
    Epic
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    This provider has a server in London. You probably logged in to your account yourself being connected through this server.
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    hulkfcb
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    Epic wrote:
    This provider has a server in London. You probably logged in to your account yourself being connected through this server.

    Yes, but vpn was connected to Poland, so it is possible that this Polish vpn had a server in London?
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    Epic
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    Rather not if the redirection to Poland is configured permanently.

    In this case, however, it is more important that the login locations on Facebook do not have to be minimal. What is there even information about there.

    It is possible that when connecting to Poland there was a redirection to the address that Facebook interpreted as London.

    Assuming that you are constantly connecting via VPN, to analyze the case you would need logs that the VPN provider does not store, or at least declares.

    You can check one thing, on Facebook on the list with login locations, after hovering over the position, the IP address from which the theory was logged in appears. Out of curiosity you can check this address in some IP lookup service.

    But as I wrote, Facebook is not credible when it comes to these locations so as to worry about it.
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    hulkfcb
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    Epic wrote:
    Rather not if the redirection to Poland is configured permanently.

    In this case, however, it is more important that the login locations on Facebook do not have to be minimal. What is there even information about there.

    It is possible that when connecting to Poland there was a redirection to the address that Facebook interpreted as London.

    Assuming that you are constantly connecting via VPN, to analyze the case you would need logs that the VPN provider does not store, or at least declares.

    You can check one thing, on Facebook on the list with login locations, after hovering over the position, the IP address from which the theory was logged in appears. Out of curiosity you can check this address in some IP lookup service.

    But as I wrote, Facebook is not credible when it comes to these locations so as to worry about it.

    Just yesterday I used vpn for the first time because I watched a movie on netflix, just in the morning when I looked at Facebook I noticed this location and the IP also just refreshed and it disappeared and that was the active session, there was no other login, these were my two sessions one on Messenger the second on facebook and it is on facebook that has become so are the chances that I break it?
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  • #8 16955039
    KOCUREK1970
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    @hulkfcb
    IP of this VPN - fixed or variable?
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    hulkfcb
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    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    @hulkfcb
    IP of this VPN - fixed or variable?

    How can I check it? So far, I've been connecting twice and going on whats my IP and I've had the same twice.
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    KOCUREK1970
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    hulkfcb wrote:
    How can I check it?

    You don't know what you bought?
    What plan did you buy, what is in it, what does the purchased plan offer?
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    hulkfcb
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    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    hulkfcb wrote:
    How can I check it?

    You don't know what you bought?
    What plan did you buy, what is in it, what does the purchased plan offer?

    So far nothing is a trial version the application is called expres vpn
  • #12 16958681
    KOCUREK1970
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    So you have dynamic IP variables.
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  • #13 16958903
    hulkfcb
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    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    So you have dynamic IP variables.

    Since I have been connected to the same IP for two days, it is changeable?
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    KOCUREK1970
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    Someone gave a VPN and still a fixed IP for a gull for testing, since in the normal offer it requires a payment from virtually all providers of this service?

    In addition, having dynamic IP variables you can have the same and 2 years - it depends only on the operator how often the change of this IP will be made.

    Please provide specific and comprehensive information about the service (without login details and password) and maybe something more can be said.
    Otherwise it's just our guesses.
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    hulkfcb
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    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    Someone gave a VPN and still a fixed IP for a gull for testing, since in the normal offer it requires a payment from virtually all providers of this service?

    In addition, having dynamic IP variables you can have the same and 2 years - it depends only on the operator how often the change of this IP will be made.

    Please provide specific and comprehensive information about the service (without login details and password) and maybe something more can be said.
    Otherwise it's just our guesses.

    My error is dynamic but can that be the reason for this location on fb? What other information does Man provide?
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user's experience with a VPN while accessing Netflix in Germany. The user noticed an active session on Facebook showing a login location in London, despite being connected to a VPN server in Poland. Responses suggest that the VPN provider, ExpressVPN, may have a server in London, leading to the discrepancy. Concerns about Facebook's accuracy in displaying login locations are raised, with recommendations to check IP addresses and consider changing passwords for security. The user is also inquiring about the nature of their VPN's IP address, whether it is fixed or dynamic, and how this might affect the location displayed on Facebook.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Seeing “London” after using a VPN is normal: city-level IP geolocation is only ~66% accurate within 50 km, and “we cannot guarantee 100% geolocation accuracy.” Geolocation accuracy. [Geolocation accuracy]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps VPN/Netflix users troubleshoot Facebook’s “Where you’re logged in” mismatches without panicking about account compromise.

Quick-Facts

  • Country-level IP location is ~99.8% accurate; city-level ~66% within 50 km. Geolocation accuracy. [Geolocation accuracy]
  • Facebook says session locations can be approximate or from routing paths, not your true location. Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in'. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']
  • A VPN exit in another city (e.g., London) can appear even when you choose a different country. [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953843]
  • Dynamic VPN IPs can remain unchanged for long periods; rotation frequency depends on the provider. [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #16958911]

Quick Facts

  • Country-level IP location is ~99.8% accurate; city-level ~66% within 50 km. Geolocation accuracy. [Geolocation accuracy]
  • Facebook says session locations can be approximate or from routing paths, not your true location. Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in'. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']
  • A VPN exit in another city (e.g., London) can appear even when you choose a different country. [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953843]
  • Dynamic VPN IPs can remain unchanged for long periods; rotation frequency depends on the provider. [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #16958911]

Is the wrong Facebook session location a VPN’s fault?

Often yes. VPNs tunnel your traffic to an exit server that may be in a different city than the one you picked. That exit IP determines what Facebook shows. As one expert put it, “VPN is used…to simulate the IP location.” [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953747]

Why did Facebook show London even though I set my VPN to Poland?

Some VPN providers route traffic through intermediate or load-balanced infrastructure. The visible exit IP may map to London, so Facebook lists London. Provider server placement and geolocation databases drive this behavior. [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953843]

Does a strange Facebook login location mean I was hacked?

Not necessarily. Facebook states the location can be approximate or reflect network routing instead of your true position. Still, log out of other sessions and change your password if unsure. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']

How accurate is IP geolocation anyway?

Expect high country accuracy but weaker city precision. Typical figures: ~99.8% at country level and ~66% for cities within 50 km. This is why nearby or wrong cities appear. [Geolocation accuracy]

How can I verify a suspicious Facebook session? (3-step check)

  1. Open Security and Login, hover the session to reveal the IP. 2. Look up the IP’s city with a reputable IP lookup. 3. Log out of all sessions and change your password if it still looks wrong. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']

What is a VPN, in simple terms?

A Virtual Private Network encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server elsewhere. Services like ExpressVPN use shared exit IPs, so websites see the server’s city, not yours. [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953747]

Could a dynamic VPN IP explain the changing city name?

Yes. With dynamic addressing, your assigned exit IP can change or map differently in databases. Some users keep the same IP for days; others rotate often. [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #16958911]

Facebook showed an active session that disappeared on refresh—normal?

Yes. Session lists update as connections close. Short-lived VPN or mobile sessions can vanish after refresh, without indicating compromise. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']

How do geolocation databases decide my city?

Vendors infer city from network data and assign an accuracy radius. City identification is correct only about two-thirds of the time within 50 km. [Geolocation accuracy]

What’s an edge case I should know about?

Mobile networks, anonymizers, and business VPNs can push the apparent location hundreds of kilometers away from the user. This inflates false alarms. [Geolocation accuracy]

Can I get a fixed (static) IP from a VPN to reduce location jumps?

Some VPNs sell static or dedicated IP add‑ons. Without that, you use shared or rotating IPs, which can vary in apparent location. Check your plan details. [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #16957902]

How do I check if my VPN IP is fixed or variable during a trial?

Connect multiple times and compare results on an IP-check site. If the address changes or maps to different cities, it’s dynamic. Trials rarely include static IPs. [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #16958681]

Could ExpressVPN specifically route me through London?

Yes. Providers operate multiple exit locations, including London. If your session used a London exit, Facebook would show London for that timeframe. [Elektroda, Epic, post #16953843]

What should I do if I still suspect account compromise?

Log out of all sessions, enable two‑factor authentication, and change your password. Review recent activity for unfamiliar actions and secure devices. [Unfamiliar locations in 'Where you're logged in']
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