MongoDB

Connection Commands

MongoDB Shell (mongosh) provides a powerful interface for MongoDB. Learn connection methods for local, remote, and MongoDB Atlas deployments.

5 commands

Pro Tips

Use mongodb+srv:// URLs for Atlas connections with automatic DNS discovery.

Execute JavaScript files with 'mongosh mydb script.js' for automation.

Always use authentication in production. Never expose MongoDB without auth.

$ mongosh mongodb://localhost:27017

Connect to local MongoDB instance.

$ mongosh mongodb://user:pass@localhost:27017/mydb

Connect with authentication.

$ mongosh "mongodb+srv://cluster.mongodb.net/mydb" --apiVersion 1 --username admin

Connect to MongoDB Atlas cluster.

$ mongosh --eval "db.version()" mydb

Run command and exit.

$ mongosh mydb script.js

Execute JavaScript file.