Get Connection String

Overview

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: 15 minutes

What You'll Need

• 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.

Procedure

1

Navigate to the Database Deployments page for your project.

2

Click the Connect button.

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

3

Copy the connection string

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:

Follow the instructions for your driver language and version.

Summary

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