The Maxmind GeoIP connector allows SigningHub to determine physical location of users based on their GeoIPs. For this, SigningHub needs to be registered with the Maxmind platform. 

Create a Maxmind GeoIP connector

  1. Click the "Configurations" option from the left menu.
  2. Click the "Connectors" option. 
    The "Connectors" screen will appear.
  3. Click  from the grid header.

  4. A dialog will appear to add the connector details. The connector dialog is comprised of two screens, i.e. Basic Information and Details. Specify the basic information and click the "Next" button to provide the respective connector details. 
  5. Click the "Finish" button. A new connector will be saved and displayed in the list. See the below table for fields description.


For SigningHub application, Maxmind GeoIP2 Databases product is being used.


Maxmind GeoIP Connector

Fields

Description

Name

Specify a unique name for this connector, i.e. My Maxmind GeoIP. This connector will be used in the configuration of Global Settings.

Provider

Select the provider for this connector, i.e. "Maxmind GeoIP". 

Purpose

This field will display the purpose of the selected provider above, i.e. the purpose of "Maxmind GeoIP" is "GeoIP location".

Logo

Select an appropriate image in the jpeg, jpg, gif or png format for the connector's logo that will be displayed on the login screen.

License Key

Specify the license key that has been provided by Maxmind during account configuration, e.g.
"hniZYHqPE". 

User ID

Specify the registered user ID that has been provided by Maxmind during account configuration, e.g.
 "123456". 
SigningHub Desktop Web will use this ID to communicate with the Maxmind server.

Active

Tick this check box to make this connector active. Inactive connectors cannot be configured in the Global Settings.


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