The latest articles on DEV Community by Appdoh (@appdoh). https://dev.to/appdoh https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Forganization%2Fprofile_image%2F7514%2F0657f96d-e597-4923-b979-780e418a2155.png https://dev.to/appdoh en techleadsg Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:22:01 +0000 https://dev.to/appdoh/spin-up-a-free-hosted-mongodb-database-in-5-minutes-4l92 https://dev.to/appdoh/spin-up-a-free-hosted-mongodb-database-in-5-minutes-4l92 <p>Are you looking to set up a MongoDB database quickly and effortlessly for your development or hobby projects? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps to create and host a MongoDB database in just a few minutes using <a href="https://www.appdoh.com">Appdoh</a>. </p> <p>Whether you're testing micro apps or need a temporary database for your projects, this solution is perfect for you. The best part? All these can be done without writing a single line of code!</p> <h2> Getting Started </h2> <ol> <li> <strong>Navigate to <a href="https://www.appdoh.com">Appdoh</a></strong>: If you haven't already, <a href="https://www.appdoh.com/register">sign up</a> for an account on Appdoh. Better yet, simply <a href="https://www.appdoh.com/sign-in">sign in here</a> with your Google or Facebook account.</li> <li> <strong>Access the Appdoh Store</strong>: Once logged in, head to the Appdoh Store from the top menu bar. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fzhfi7y7lr4qp043s7d0t.png" alt="The menu bar" width="764" height="82"> </li> <li> <strong>Configure Your Application</strong>: Provide a name for your application and select the workspace where you want it to reside. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F65axmfsxjz2q6xcavxkx.png" alt="Configure your application" width="800" height="585"> </li> <li> <strong>Deploy Your Application</strong>: Once your application is created, it's ready to go. Simply click "Deploy" and allow a few minutes for your MongoDB instance to spin up. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fw5u8dgwm2mnqzum4ktwk.png" alt="Your application is created" width="800" height="322"> </li> <li> <strong>Ready to go</strong>: Voila! Your service is now primed and ready for action. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fl4z4kpvg836ktderd69f.png" alt="Status is ready" width="440" height="298"> </li> </ol> <h2> Verify the Connection to Your Database </h2> <p>With your MongoDB database up and running, it's time to ensure your application can connect seamlessly.</p> <p>Feel free to utilize any database GUI tool of your choice to connect to your database. Personally, I highly recommend MongoDB Compass for its user-friendly interface and powerful features. It's available for Mac, Windows and Ubuntu. You can download it from the <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/compass">official MongoDB website</a>.</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Set Up a New Connection:</strong> Open MongoDB Compass and click on "New Connection".</li> <li> <strong>Copy Hostname and Port:</strong> From the Overview section of Appdoh, copy the Hostname and Port and paste them into MongoDB Compass. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fxrcm7evphfb84xsyppw9.png" alt="Hostname and Port name available in Appdoh" width="800" height="594"> </li> <li> <strong>Authenticate</strong>: Go to Authentication in MongoDB Compass and select Username/Password. Retrieve the credentials from the Variables section of Appdoh and paste them into MongoDB Compass. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fjgcirganebrxqrra7nex.png" alt="Select Username/Password from MongoDB Compass" width="800" height="606"> </li> <li> <strong>Connect</strong>: Once the credentials are entered, click "Connect". You should now have access to your MongoDB database. <img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F0678g32mxwqq2x3jczxk.png" alt="Enter your credentials and click Connect" width="800" height="760"> </li> </ol> <h1> Summary </h1> <p>Setting up a MongoDB database has never been easier! By following these simple steps, you can create a free instance of MongoDB in just a few minutes using <a href="https://www.appdoh.com">Appdoh</a>. Whether you're a developer testing out new applications or working on hobby projects, this hassle-free solution provides you with the flexibility and convenience you need.</p> database nocode tutorial programming