Connect a database

After creating your account the first step is connecting your database. You do this by adding a MongoDB connection string:

Depending on your MongoDB installation type (managed MongoDB Atlas instance or self deployed Community Edition instance) we have provided guides on how to safely setup a user, grant access to the database and provide the right connection string:

Connect a database from MongoDB Atlas

Learn how to setup a new readonly user and grant access to your database inside your MongoDB Atlas account.

Connect a database from a self deployed Community Edition

Learn how to setup a new readonly user and grant access to your database on your self deployed instance.