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NAME
       geoipupdate - GeoIP2 and GeoLite2 Update Program


SYNOPSIS
       geoipupdate [-Vvh] [-f CONFIG_FILE] [-d TARGET_DIRECTORY]


DESCRIPTION
       geoipupdate  automatically  updates  GeoIP2  and GeoLite2 databases.  The program connects to the MaxMind
       GeoIP Update server to check for new databases.  If  a  new  database  is  available,  the  program  will
       download and install it.

       If you are using a firewall, you must have the DNS and HTTPS ports open.


OPTIONS
       -d, --database-directory
              Install  databases  to  a  custom  directory.   This  is  optional.  If provided, it overrides the
              DatabaseDirectory value  from  the  configuration  file  and  the  GEOIPUPDATE_DB_DIR  environment
              variable.

       -f, --config-file
              The  configuration  file to use.  See GeoIP.conf and its documentation for more information.  This
              is optional.  It defaults to the environment variable  GEOIPUPDATE_CONF_FILE  if  it  is  set,  or
              /etc/GeoIP.conf otherwise.

       --parallelism
              Set the number of parallel database downloads.

       -h, --help
              Display help and exit.

       --stack-trace
              Show a stack trace on any error message.  This is primarily useful for debugging.

       -V, --version
              Display version information and exit.

       -v, --verbose
              Enable  verbose mode.  Prints out the steps that geoipupdate takes.  If provided, it overrides any
              GEOIPUPDATE_VERBOSE environment variable.

       -o, --output
              Output download/update results in JSON format.


EXIT STATUS
       geoipupdate returns 0 on success and 1 on error.


NOTES
       Typically  you  should  run  geoipupdate  at  least  twice  a  week.   Consult  our  https://support.max‐
       mind.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408216129947-Download-and-Update-Databas‐     es#h_01G3XX402XKD3J1CMWKNKMDYYZ
       database release schedule for more information.

       On most Unix-like systems, this can be achieved by using cron.  You can  find  an example crontab file on
       our Developer Portal.

       To  use  with  a  proxy  server,  update  your  GeoIP.conf  file as specified in the GeoIP.conf man page.
       Alternatively, set the GEOIPUPDATE_PROXY or http_proxy environment variable.


BUGS
       Report bugs to support@maxmind.com.


AUTHORS
       Written by William Storey.

       This software is Copyright (c) 2018-2024 by MaxMind, Inc.

       This is free software, licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 or the MIT License, at your option.


MORE INFORMATION
       Visit our website to learn more about the GeoIP2 databases or to sign up for a subscription.


SEE ALSO
       GeoIP.conf(5)

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