GeoIP map visualization

Create a Grafana dashboard with a IP-based map visualization panel using our built-in GeoIP feature.

The end goal: map of IPs

Step-by-step instructions

1. Add a source that logs IP addresses

We're going to use our Nginx logs that are automatically collected when using the Ubuntu source. Nginx stores client IP addresses in the client_string column, e.g client_string="162.158.94.153"

2. Create a new Grafana dashboard

Add a new Panel in your Grafana dashboard of choice.

3. Add the GeoIP query to the Grafana panel

Replace client_string by a different column name if you're not using our Ubuntu/Nginx integration for this tutorial. We're also including AND file_string LIKE '%nginx%' to include only our Nginx logs, since the Ubuntu integration aggregates multiple services.

SELECT
    (case when length(city_name) == 0 then 'unknown' else city_name end) AS name,
    latitude, longitude,
    count() AS metric

FROM $table
LEFT SEMI JOIN geoip.city_ipv4 
    ON geoip.city_ipv4.geoname_id = dictGetUInt32('geoip.city_ipv4_dictionary', 'geoname_id', tuple(IPv4StringToNum(assumeNotNull(client_string))))
JOIN geoip.city_locations ON toUInt32(geoip.city_locations.geoname_id) = geoip.city_ipv4.geoname_id
WHERE $timeFilter
AND client_string IS NOT NULL
AND file_string LIKE '%nginx%'

GROUP BY latitude, longitude, city_name

4. Select "Format as: Table" in the bottom panel settings

This is necessary for the Worldmap panel to properly pick up the data.

5. Select the "Worldmap" visualization

This setting can be found in the right-hand side menu of the Grafana dashboard.

6. Tweak Worldmap settings

Modify the panel settings for an optimal experience:

• Map Visual Options (optional)

  • Min circle size: 1
  • Max circle size: 30

• Map Data Options

  • Location Data: table
  • Aggregation: current

• Field Mapping

  • Table Query Format: coordinates
  • Location Name Field: name
  • Metric Field: metric (default)
  • Latitude Field: latitude (default)
  • Longitude Field: longitude (default)

• Threshold Options (optional)

  • Thresholds: 10,100 (base this on the volume of your visits)

7. Done!

You should see your visitors on a World Map.