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db.getName() (mongosh method)

Definition

db.getName()
Returns:

the current database name.

Compatibility

This method is available in deployments hosted in the following environments:

  • MongoDB Atlas: The fully managed service for MongoDB deployments in the cloud

Note

This command is supported in all MongoDB Atlas clusters. For information on Atlas support for all commands, see Unsupported Commands.

Syntax

The db.getName() method has the following form:

db.getName()

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