# MongoDB

MongoDB is a broadly used NoSQL database system that stores data in JSON-like documents with dynamic schemas and handles both unstructured and semi-structured data. By offering high performance, scalability, and ease of use, MongoDB is a versatile and robust solution for a wide range of use cases.

## Prerequisites

* Get MongoDB database connection parameters from the database owner.
* Refer to IP allowlist to add IP addresses of Lowcoder to your allowlist (if needed).

## Connect to MongoDB data source

Follow the steps below:

1. Create a new data source in two ways. Note that this permission is restricted to workspace admins and developers.
   * Navigate to the **Data Sources** tab on [Lowcoder Homepage](https://lowcoder.dev) and click **New data source**.
   * When creating a new query in the app editor, click **+ New** > **+ New data source**.
2. Select **Database** > **MongoDB** as the data source type.
3. Set its name and configure the parameters according to your **Connection Type**:
   * **Regular**: Host, port, database name (required); user name, password (optional)
   * **URI**: URI
4. (Optional) Click **Test connection** to check whether the new data source is successfully connected.
5. Click **Save**, and it will be saved to your data source library.