Pangolin 1.12.0 and Geoblock MaxMind Database update

[RadioHerzblut]

Hello,
I updated Pangolin today to the latest version 1.12.0.

I also installed the MaxMind Geoblock database according to the instructions.
I can now configure the blocking settings via the GUI.

My question:
The MaxMind database needs to be updated regularly.
Is it possible to update it simply via a cron job while the system is running?

[Lokowitz]

Hi @RadioHerzblut
There is an official docker container from maxmind. You can follow this guide https://github.com/orgs/fosrl/discussions/1702

[RadioHerzblut]

Thanks 👍

I will install this option.

[RadioHerzblut]

Hello everyone,

I have now tried to set up the auto-update following the instructions.
Unfortunately, my MaxMind Account ID and/or License Key are not being accepted.

I have double-checked my Account ID and License Key multiple times.

I even created a new License Key.

No spaces or typos.

The volume path in Docker Compose is correct.

Nevertheless, the container crashes with the following message:

Error retrieving updates: running the job processor: running job: unexpected HTTP status code: received HTTP status code: 401: {"code":"AUTHORIZATION_INVALID","error":"Your account ID or license key could not be authenticated."}

My Env:

environment:
- 'GEOIPUPDATE_ACCOUNT_ID=123456'
- 'GEOIPUPDATE_LICENSE_KEY=TopSecret'
- 'GEOIPUPDATE_EDITION_IDS=GeoLite2-Country'
- 'GEOIPUPDATE_FREQUENCY=72'
volumes:
- './config:/usr/share/GeoIP'

Do I have to manually create the GeoIP folder in /usr/share?

My MaxMind database is located directly in the config folder. Therefore, adjusted 😉

Does anyone have any idea why the container isn’t accepting my valid credentials?

Thanks for any help!

[parsoli]

I've tried setting up rules using an allow USA and then a 2nd rule deny all countries thinking it would go in order. Not working. Also getting multiple different views of blocking notification. Would be curious to know how it goes for you once sorted.

[oschwartz10612]

You should get the text unauthorized if it gets blocked by a rule like that. Looks like in your screenshot the 2nd rule is not enabled. Was that intentional? Could you try to enable it?

[parsoli]

I disabled it so I could get into the app. On Nov 3, 2025, at 3:11 PM, Owen Schwartz ***@***.***> wrote: You should get the text unauthorized if it gets blocked by a rule like that. Looks like in your screenshot the 2nd rule is not enabled. Was that intentional? Could you try to enable it? — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#1797 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AF25GLLJS5HESDVFJFEK2F3326ZIVAVCNFSM6AAAAACK5LBZ42VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTIOBWGI4DCNA>. You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.***> [EXTERNAL]

[RadioHerzblut]

Hello.
It would be great if this could be integrated into the next version of Pangolin.

I mean MaxMind ID and the key.

I look forward to the next version of Pangolin.

I am an absolute Pangolin FAN.

Currently, I am unable to update automatically.
My MaxMind file is in the config folder.

[RadioHerzblut]

💡 [Info] Working GeoIPUpdate Docker config for Ubuntu 24.04

Here’s a minimal, tested configuration for MaxMind GeoIPUpdate running on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Docker Compose.
✅ This setup works perfectly on my system.

geoipupdate:
container_name: geoipupdate
image: ghcr.io/maxmind/geoipupdate:latest
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
- GEOIPUPDATE_ACCOUNT_ID=124567
- GEOIPUPDATE_LICENSE_KEY=SecretKey
- GEOIPUPDATE_EDITION_IDS=GeoLite2-Country
- GEOIPUPDATE_FREQUENCY=72
volumes:
- ./config/GeoLite2:/usr/share/GeoIP

⚠️ Notes:

No spaces after = in the environment lines.

Keep GEOIPUPDATE_FREQUENCY as a number (no quotes).

The database is saved to ./config/GeoLite2/ after a successful update.

✅ This configuration works reliably for me on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Docker Compose .