MongoDB Installation on windows.

 

Requirement: Install MongoDB on Windows

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1. Download MongoDB Community Server

• Click here to download MongoDB Community Server
• Choose Windows (x64)
• Download the MSI installer

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2. Install MongoDB Community Server

• Double-click the downloaded .msi file
• Select Complete Installation
• Keep all default options selected
• Allow MongoDB to install as a Windows Service
• Click Next and complete the installation

Note: Installation may take a few minutes.

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3. Create MongoDB Connection (MongoDB Compass)

• Open MongoDB Compass (installed with Community Server)
• Click “Add New Connection”
• Use the default connection string:

  mongodb://localhost:27017

• Click Connect

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4. Download MongoDB Shell (mongosh)

• Click here to download MongoDB Shell (mongosh)
• Download the Windows version

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5. Install MongoDB Shell (mongosh)

• Run the mongosh installer
• Click Next
• When prompted for the installation path:
  • Create a folder in C Drive
  • Folder name: Mongosh
  • Example:

    C:\Mongosh

• Complete the installation

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6. Set Environment Variables

A. Environment Variable for MongoDB Community Server

• Copy the bin folder path:

  C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\8.2\bin

• Search for Environment Variables
• Edit System Variables → Path
• Add the copied bin path
• Click OK

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B. Environment Variable for mongosh (Shell)

1. Open System Properties
   • Press Win + R
   • Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter
2. Go to Advanced → Environment Variables
3. Under System Variables, select Path → Edit
4. Click New and add:

   C:\Mongosh\bin

5. Click OK on all windows

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7. Test MongoDB Installation

• Open Command Prompt
• Run:

  mongosh

✅ Connection should be successful.

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8. Check Database Using MongoDB Shell

• In the mongosh terminal, run:

  show dbs

• Databases will be displayed successfully.

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🎉 MongoDB Installation Completed Successfully