Step 1: Download MongoDB

1. Visit the official MongoDB website: https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community
2. Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
3. Choose the latest MongoDB Community Server version.
4. Download the installer file (.msi for Windows, .tgz for Linux, .pkg for macOS).

Step 2: Install MongoDB

For Windows:

1. Run the downloaded .msi installer.
2. Follow the installation wizard and select Complete Installation.
3. Ensure that the MongoDB Server and MongoDB Compass (GUI tool) are selected.
4. Click Install and wait for the installation to finish.

For macOS (Using Homebrew):

1. Open Terminal and run:

brew tap mongodb/brew
brew install mongodb-community@6.0

brew install mongodb-community@6.0
For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based systems):
Open Terminal and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y mongodb

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once installed, check if MongoDB is running properly:

For Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt and type:

mongod --version

For macOS & Linux:

1. Open Terminal and type:

mongod --version

Step 4: Start MongoDB Service

• Windows:
  • Open Command Prompt and run:

net start MongoDB

macOS & Linux:

• Start MongoDB with

sudo systemctl start mongod

Step 5: Connect to MongoDB

To connect to MongoDB, use the mongo shell:

mongo

You should now see the MongoDB shell ready for use.

Example: Creating a Sample Database

Let's create a database and insert data:

use myDatabase
db.users.insertOne({ name: "John Doe", age: 30 })
db.users.find()

This will create a database myDatabase and insert a user document.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed MongoDB and set up your first database. You can now start building applications with MongoDB! 🚀