diff --git a/backend/geo/README.md b/backend/geo/README.md index f7e9281..ac68cf4 100644 --- a/backend/geo/README.md +++ b/backend/geo/README.md @@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ The visitor stats dashboard uses MaxMind GeoLite2 for IP geolocation. ## Setup 1. Create a free account at [MaxMind GeoLite2](https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite2-free-geolocation-data) -2. Download the **GeoLite2 City** database (`.mmdb` format, not CSV) +2. Download the **GeoLite2 Country** database (`.mmdb` format, not CSV) and **RENAME** it: 3. Place the downloaded file here as `GeoLite2-City.mmdb` -The file is git-ignored (~60 MB, licensed). The Docker build copies it into the container at `/app/geo/GeoLite2-City.mmdb`. +The Docker build copies it into the container at `/app/geo/GeoLite2-City.mmdb`. ## Without the database -The backend starts but geo lookups are disabled. The dashboard shows visitor counts without country/region breakdown. +The backend starts but geo lookups are disabled. The dashboard shows visitor counts without country/region breakdown. \ No newline at end of file