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MaxMind Cloud Services

API Key

MaxMind provides API access through their service called "GeoIP2 Precision Services." To get an API key for accessing their services, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the MaxMind website: Go to the official MaxMind website at https://www.maxmind.com.

  2. Sign up or log in: If you already have an account with MaxMind, log in using your credentials. Otherwise, you will need to sign up for a new account by providing your email address and creating a password.

  3. Access API section: Once logged in, navigate to the API section on their website. It may be under a menu like "My Account", or "Manage Access Keys".

  4. Select the appropriate plan: MaxMind offers different API plans with varying levels of access and usage limits. Choose the plan that suits your needs and budget.

  5. Generate an API key: After selecting a plan, you will be prompted to generate an API key. Click on the appropriate button to create a new API key associated with your account.

  6. Review terms and conditions: Make sure to read and understand the terms and conditions of using the API before proceeding.

  7. Receive your API key: Once you've completed the process, MaxMind will provide you with an API key that you can use to access their GeoIP2 Precision Services.

Account ID

  1. Visit the MaxMind website: Go to the official MaxMind website at https://www.maxmind.com.
  2. Sign up or log in: If you already have an account with MaxMind, log in using your credentials. Otherwise, you will need to sign up for a new account by providing your email address and creating a password.
  3. Click "Account Information"
  4. Account ID should be on the top row of the list.

Please note that the steps and details might have changed since my last update, so it's a good idea to visit the MaxMind website directly and follow their latest instructions to obtain an API key, or Account ID.