> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How GeoIP Databases See EDBB Addresses > GeoIP providers rely on registry and geofeed data. EDBB keeps records current, but third-party databases may lag until they refresh. ## Where GeoIP Data Comes From Geo-location services combine registry data, geofeed files, and crowd-sourced updates. EDBB publishes accurate records to each Regional Internet Registry (RIR) and maintains geofeeds so providers know where our prefixes live. * RIR WHOIS listings include our organization details, country codes, and abuse contacts. Check the prefix in RIPEstat, ARIN, APNIC, LACNIC, or AFRINIC depending on the allocation. * Geofeed files supply latitude/longitude hints for automated platforms—see the RFC 8805 geofeed format for details. * Some vendors accept corrections directly from users (for example, WhatIsMyIPAddress feedback or DB-IP reports), which can temporarily override authoritative data. ## Why Lookup Results Sometimes Differ * Each provider refreshes on its own cadence (from daily to monthly). * User-submitted overrides or stale caches can surface outdated city/country mappings. * New deployments may take a refresh cycle or two before every dataset aligns. If you spot incorrect results, reach out to the GeoIP service with the correct WHOIS and geofeed reference. Most vendors re-sync within their next batch update; common contact points include MaxMind GeoIP corrections, IPinfo data corrections, and the WhatIsMyIPAddress feedback form. ## Verifying Your Address * Run a WHOIS lookup on the prefix to view the authoritative country and organization fields—RIPEstat and ARIN WHOIS are good starting points. * Compare several GeoIP databases (e.g., MaxMind demo, ipinfo.io, DB-IP). If only one disagrees, it likely needs to refresh. * Contact EDBB Support if you require assistance nudging a particular provider.