Maxmind Account and License Key

The Geolocation module needs an account in order to download databases

Artica PCAP filter supports the Maxmind free and commercial databases to provide information about a given public IP address.

1) Register to Maxmind

You will need a free GeoLite2 account to allow Artica PCAP to download the GeoLite2 databases.
This account will receive download access to GeoLite2 databases at no charge.

First, register using the Maxmind registration form

After saving the registration form, Maxmind will send a message to the given email address

In the email you receive, click the link to reset your password

Reset your password

Now log in to Maxmind
On the left menu, click on “Manage License Keys”
Click on the “Generate new license Key button”

Set the name of the Key.
Select option 1, which uses geoipupdate version 3.1.1 or newer
Click the Confirm button

Copy the information about your Account/User ID and the License Key

Notice: Once you leave this page, you will not be able to view this license key beyond the first four characters.
Please be sure you have recorded this license key.