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Getting started with Community Edition

Follow these steps to get started with MongoDB Community Edition.

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Start building with MongoDB in 3 easy steps

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Install for free

Download the latest version of MongoDB Community Edition to run a self-managed database on a local machine.

Download Community Server
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Choose your tools

Use MongoDB Shell for command-line workflows or Compass for visual data exploration and query building.

View MongoDB developer tools
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Start building locally

Deploy a database and use preferred tools to insert documents, run queries, and build your first local application.

View documentation

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Intro to MongoDB

This beginner-friendly path covers MongoDB basics like CRUD, schema design, and the document model—all in a guided online format.

Start the course
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Level up your MongoDB skills

MongoDB Skill Badges are focused credentials that help you quickly learn how to use MongoDB in 60 to 90 minutes.

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Check out our docs

Get the most out of MongoDB with in-depth documentation. Access walkthroughs, product tutorials, and more.

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Get Started with Community Edition

Build, test, and run self-managed applications with MongoDB.
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WHY USE COMMUNITY EDITION?
  • It’s free
  • Easy to learn
  • Expressive Query API
  • MongoDB drivers