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Authentication Mechanisms

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In this guide, you can learn how to authenticate to MongoDB by using the authentication mechanisms available in MongoDB Server. Authentication mechanisms are processes by which the driver and server confirm the identity of a client to ensure security before connecting.

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Connecting to MongoDB

To learn how to establish a connection to your MongoDB deployment, see the Connection Guide.

The following table lists the authentication mechanisms supported by MongoDB and the MongoDB Server editions that each mechanism is compatible with. Click the name of a mechanism to learn more about how to use it with your application.

Authentication Mechanism
Atlas
Enterprise Advanced
Community
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No

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