If you do not see your position on the map, or the app says "Location is off for this app", the app has no access to your iPhone's location.

## Symptoms

- there is no blue dot on the map;
- tapping the arrow button on the map shows "Location is off for this app";
- a new catch says "Location unavailable - tap to set";
- a new spot says "Current location unavailable - starting from the map centre";
- the Forecast tab says "Choose a forecast location" instead of showing the forecast for where you are.

## Solution

### Option 1: allow location for the app

1. On the map, tap the arrow button in the bottom right corner.
2. In the message "Location is off for this app", tap **Open Settings**.
3. Tap **Location** and choose **While Using the App**.
4. Go back to the app.

If the app has never asked before, tapping the arrow button shows the iOS question instead — choose **Allow While Using App**.

### Option 2: turn on Location Services

If the app is allowed but there is still no blue dot, open the iOS Settings app → **Privacy & Security** → **Location Services** and make sure it is on.

### Option 3: wait for a position

Indoors, or right after the phone was switched on, finding a position can take a while. Go outside, wait a moment and tap the arrow button again.

## You can use the app without location

Location is optional:

- **a catch** — tap the **Location** card and choose a saved spot or drag the map: [Set the place and time of a catch](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/catch-place-and-time)
- **a spot** — drag the map under the pin, or touch and hold the map at the right point: [Save a fishing spot](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/save-a-spot)
- **the forecast** — choose any place by hand: [Choose the place for the forecast](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/choose-forecast-location)

## Good to know

- The app uses your location only while you are using it, never in the background.
- "Allow Once" works until you leave the app; iOS asks again the next time.
- The map does not follow you as you move. Tap the arrow button to come back to your position.

## Still having issues?

[Contact support](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/contact-support) and tell us your iPhone model and iOS version.