Getting Started
Connecting Your First MongoDB Database
Learn how to add and test your first MongoDB connection
Connecting Your First MongoDB Database
Connect MongoDash to your MongoDB database to start browsing collections and building dashboards.
Connection String Format
MongoDash supports standard MongoDB connection strings:
mongodb://username:password@host:port/database
mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster.mongodb.net/databaseConnection strings may contain sensitive credentials. MongoDash encrypts all connection URIs at rest.
Adding a Connection
Navigate to Connections From your workspace, click Settings → Connections in the sidebar.
Click Add Connection Click the New Connection button.
Enter Connection Details
- Name: A friendly name for this connection (e.g., "Production DB")
- Connection String: Your MongoDB URI
- SSH Tunnel (Optional): Configure if connecting through SSH
Test Connection Click Test Connection to verify MongoDash can reach your database.
Save Once the test succeeds, click Save to add the connection.