1. MaxMind
  2. GeoIP2 and GeoLite2
  3. Work with Databases

Work with Databases

Learn how to test your databases, look up IPs in your databases, keep them up to date, and work with different database formats.

  • Test Databases

    There are several ways to test GeoIP2 databases before purchasing them: if you want to test how accurate the GeoIP2 data is, or want to see real GeoIP2 data outputs, you can lookup up to 25 IP add...

  • Lookup IP Addresses in a Database

    You can lookup IP addresses in MaxMind databases using our online demo, or by working directly with our databases. If you are a current MaxMind user of GeoIP2 or GeoLite2 databases, you can: look...

  • Download and Update Databases

    Users should always promptly update to the latest database release. Accuracy will reduce over time if database updates are not applied. In addition, all database customers and users are required to...

  • Database Formats

    GeoIP2 and GeoLite2 databases are available in our MMDB format or as CSV files. The MMDB format has been highly optimized for IP lookup performance, and is the preferred format for use in productio...