# MongoDB Setup

Please follow the setup guide for MongoDB Server Community Edition. Make sure you DO install the Mongo Shell. 

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Then install MongoDB Compass (or another similar MongoDB client):

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Make sure you aren't installing Atlas CLI. We don't actually need that functionality.&#x20;

### Verifying your install

To make sure you've done everything correctly to set things, up, please open up MongoDB Compass and click the "connect" button. The address should say mongodb`://localhost:27017`

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Additionally, type `mongosh` in a terminal (git bash, or powershell) to make sure you've installed the mongo shell properly.&#x20;

### Concept Check:

* What does `localhost` mean? What is `27017` mean?
* If you were to connect to a remote server (a database that's NOT on your computer), how would your URL be different?


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