If you are connecting to a remote server, under the SSH Tunnel field, select ‘Use Password’. If you are connecting to a MongoDB instance running on the same computer as the one accessing it, then no other fields have to be specified. To connect to a new server, click ‘New Connection’ on the left side of the interface. This way, hostname, port, authentication, and replica set name do not have to be specified. Unless specified, most HarkerDev projects run on the default ports. MongoDB Compass runs as an application on your computer, so once you download it, open it (and move it to the Applications folder if applicable). Using MongoDB Compass Opening MongoDB Compass Then, install MongoDB Compass on the device you are using to connect. This setup is detailed in our guide on Setting Up a Server. Installing MongoDB Compass MongoDBįirst, make sure that mongodb is installed and running mongod on the device you wish to connect to. This guide will explain how to use MongoDB’s GUI to access the database directly. HarkerDev projects often (if not always) use MongoDB as the main database system.
