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We will begin using R2 presigned URLs for all database downloads in order to increase the security and reliability of our services. Database download links and integration methods will not be changing.
What do I need to do?
MaxMind users who download databases should make sure that their HTTP client follows redirects and there are no proxy or firewall settings that would block requests to the host we are redirecting to. We will redirect requests using HTTPS on the following hostname:
If you use a direct-download method (most CSV downloaders):
The permalinks for downloading databases will not be changing. You will be redirected from those permalinks to the R2 presigned URLs.
If you use
We will be releasing a new major version that uses redirecting links. You can test your server configuration by updating to this new major version in a controlled environment before updating your version on production.
If you download directly from the account portal:
Check your firewall and browser security settings if you get errors when trying to download.
If you need more help:
Review our documentation on how to update and download databases.
Continue reading...
What do I need to do?
MaxMind users who download databases should make sure that their HTTP client follows redirects and there are no proxy or firewall settings that would block requests to the host we are redirecting to. We will redirect requests using HTTPS on the following hostname:
mm-prod-geoip-databases.a2649acb697e2c09b632799562c076f2.r2.cloudflarestorage.com
If you use a direct-download method (most CSV downloaders):
The permalinks for downloading databases will not be changing. You will be redirected from those permalinks to the R2 presigned URLs.
If you use
geoipupdate (most MMDB downloaders):We will be releasing a new major version that uses redirecting links. You can test your server configuration by updating to this new major version in a controlled environment before updating your version on production.
If you download directly from the account portal:
Check your firewall and browser security settings if you get errors when trying to download.
If you need more help:
Review our documentation on how to update and download databases.
Continue reading...
