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Get Connection String

In this guide, you will retrieve your database deployment's connection string.

  • Add your IP address to the allowlist to allow access to your Atlas cluster.

  • Locate your connection string and copy it.

Time required: 3 minutes

  • A MongoDB account. See Sign Up for a MongoDB Account.

  • An Atlas cluster. See Create a New Cluster.

  • A MongoDB user. See Configure MongoDB Users in the Atlas documentation.

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Click the Connect button on the cluster management panel. The following Atlas screenshot shows the Connect button:

sample-data-cluster
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In the Choose your connection method step in the modal, select the button marked Connect Your Application.

The following Atlas screenshot shows the connection option buttons:

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Follow the instructions for your driver language and version.

If you have successfully completed this guide, you have retrieved your database deployment's connection string in your copy buffer.

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