Migrate or Import Data
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You can bring data from existing MongoDB deployments, JSON, or CSV
files into deployments in Atlas using either:
live migration where Atlas assists you, or
tools for a self-guided migration of data from your existing deployments into Atlas.
MongoDB 6.0.13 and Later: Live Migrate to Atlas
If both the source and destination clusters are running MongoDB 6.0.13 or later, you can migrate your data from a source cluster into an Atlas MongoDB cluster using one of the following types of guided live migration in the Atlas UI:
Live migration (pull). For instructions, see Live Migrate (Pull) a MongoDB 6.0.13+ or 7.0.8+ Cluster into Atlas.
Live migration (push). For instructions, see Live Migrate (Push) a MongoDB 6.0.13+ or 7.0.8+ Cluster Monitored by Cloud Manager into Atlas.
Earlier MongoDB Versions: Live Migrate to Atlas
If you are migrating MongoDB versions earlier than 6.0.13, use one of the following migration methods, depending on your deployment's requirements and configuration.
Source Cluster Configuration | Import Strategy |
|---|---|
A MongoDB deployment running MongoDB earlier than 6.0.13 that isn't
monitored by Cloud Manager or Ops Manager. | Use live migration (pull) where Atlas
pulls data from the source deployment and requires access to
the source deployment through the deployment's firewall. |
A MongoDB deployment running MongoDB earlier than 6.0.13 that is
monitored by Cloud Manager or Ops Manager. | Use live migration (push) where Cloud Manager or Ops Manager
pushes data to Atlas using a secure link-token without
requiring access to the source cluster through the cluster's firewall. |
A shared multi-tenant cluster, or a cluster where you have no
access to the oplog, or a cluster that runs a MongoDB version
that is no longer supported. | Use mongorestore. |
A replica set in AWS. |
Additional Reference
To move data to a Serverless instance, use Compass to export and import data, or migrate data with self-managed tools. To learn more, see Serverless Instance Limitations.
To load data into a new cluster in Atlas, see Load Sample Data.
To make a copy of your cluster for testing purposes, see MongoDB Backup Methods.
If the application that you want to migrate requires a near-continuous uptime, contact MongoDB Support and share your uptime requirements and cluster configuration.