- Compatible XF 2.x versions
- 2.3
Description:
Updates MaxMind GeoIp2 database.
This add-on will automatically download the GeoIp2 database (GeoLite2-City.mmdb) to your server every day so you will always have the latest version.
(Example of Options page)
Setup step 1:
Follow the instructions from this link to get your Maxmind license key:
Setup step 2:
Go to the options page and enter your License key and Destination path.
Setup step 3:
This add-on requires the Archive_Tar PHP extension. Most servers already have this installed, but if yours does not, follow the instructions here:
Setup step 4:
You can run the Cron entry for the first time manually to download the database.
Questions and answers:
Q: Do I have to create the /home/username/maxmind directory?
A: No. The directory will be created for you the first time you run the cron entry.
Q: What time does the Cron entry run?
A: At midnight every day UTC time.
Q: I'm on XenForo Cloud, what Destination path should I use?
A: Enter the following: i
Updates MaxMind GeoIp2 database.
This add-on will automatically download the GeoIp2 database (GeoLite2-City.mmdb) to your server every day so you will always have the latest version.
(Example of Options page)
Setup step 1:
Follow the instructions from this link to get your Maxmind license key:
How to register on https://www.maxmind.com/
1. Click the Sign in link located on the top right.
2. Click "how to create one" link.
3. Click the "sign up for free GeoLite services" link.
4. Click "You can sign up for GeoLite on our main website" link,
1. Click the Sign in link located on the top right.
2. Click "how to create one" link.
3. Click the "sign up for free GeoLite services" link.
4. Click "You can sign up for GeoLite on our main website" link,
Setup step 2:
Go to the options page and enter your License key and Destination path.
Setup step 3:
This add-on requires the Archive_Tar PHP extension. Most servers already have this installed, but if yours does not, follow the instructions here:
How to install the Archive_Tar PHP extension
Go to WHM -> Software -> Module Installers
Click the PHP Extensions and Applications Package link:
Use the Search box to fine Archive_Tar and install it:
Go to WHM -> Software -> Module Installers
Click the PHP Extensions and Applications Package link:
Use the Search box to fine Archive_Tar and install it:
Setup step 4:
You can run the Cron entry for the first time manually to download the database.
Questions and answers:
Q: Do I have to create the /home/username/maxmind directory?
A: No. The directory will be created for you the first time you run the cron entry.
Q: What time does the Cron entry run?
A: At midnight every day UTC time.
Q: I'm on XenForo Cloud, what Destination path should I use?
A: Enter the following: i
nternal_data/local/maxmind
