Install, Run and Connect to MongoDB on Windows

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Updated: Nov 24 2021

Install MongoDB

   From a command prompt or PowerShell as Administrator, type the below command to install MongoDB

 C:\...> choco install mongodb 





 
Once installation is completed, verify that MongoDB installation location is : “C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\{version}\bin”

Verify MongoDB is running as service

Search for Services next to the Windows button and open the Services:




  

 Once Services are open look for "MongoDB Server" and verify that status is running:


 











Connect to MongoDB using mongo shell

To begin using MongoDB, connect a mongo shell (client) to the running instance. 

Type below command from a new command prompt or PowerShell tab:

 C:\...> "C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\5.1\bin\mongo.exe"

 






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