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