# Geo IP Geo IP is a technology that determines location based on IP addresses. The accuracy of mapping can depend on various factors, and updating information for new subnets takes time. In this article, we will discuss the basics of GeoIP mapping and reasons for information update delays. ## How GeoIP works and databases GeoIP mapping relies on databases containing information about the correspondence between IP addresses and geographic locations. These databases are updated by various organizations and commercial GeoIP data providers. ## Update delay for new subnets The update delay for new subnets occurs for the following reasons: a) IP address registration: Organizations register their IP addresses in GeoIP databases. This process can take time. b) Updating GeoIP databases: After registering IP addresses, GeoIP databases need to be updated. Different services and organizations update their databases at different frequencies, and this can take from a few days to several weeks. ## Notifying services of new subnets For each new subnet, our company actively notifies relevant GeoIP data services and providers of the changes to ensure timely information updates. This helps minimize delays and provides accurate geographic location determination for our clients' IP addresses. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.hip-hosting.com/faq/geo-ip.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.