In a nutshell
If you find yourself on a country-specific Google homepage, such as http://www.google.co.uk, you can always easily get back to Google.com by clicking the link below the search box.
Google Web Search is customized for a number of countries and regions across the world. For example, Google.fr provides search results that are most relevant for users in France; Google.co.jp is the Google domain for Japan. We try to direct users to the site that will give them the most relevant results.
Changing your settings
If you'd rather use a different Google site, like Google.com, no matter where you are, try one of the following tips:
- Click the Google.com link on any other domain.
- Choose a Google domain manually by visiting the Language Tools page (the section with the flags).
- Bookmark http://www.google.com/ncr. This is an alternative web address for Google.com that always takes you to Google.com without redirecting you.
Make sure your browser's cookies are enabled
Your Google settings are saved in a cookie, so if cookies aren't enabled the preferences you pick won't be saved. Learn how to turn on cookies in common browsers.
Reporting incorrect IP detection
Are we sending you to the wrong Google domain? If so, we may be detecting your IP address incorrectly. Just let us know about the issue and we'll update your IP address in about a month. In the meantime, review the section above to choose the Google site you want.
