{"id":22769,"date":"2026-02-04T07:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/?p=22769"},"modified":"2026-02-04T07:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:38:40","slug":"how-to-install-mongodb-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/how-to-install-mongodb-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install MongoDB on Windows &#8211; 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"955\">How to Install MongoDB on Windows &#8211; 5 Simple Steps &#8211; MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases used in modern web applications, especially for <a href=\"https:\/\/course.kaashivinfotech.com\/mern-stack-developer-course-in-chennai\">MERN stack development<\/a>. If you are a beginner and want to install MongoDB on a Windows system without confusion, this guide will walk you through the entire process step by step.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1087\">This tutorial explains <strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1050\">how to download, install, configure, and verify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/mongodb-training-in-chennai\/\">MongoDB<\/a> on Windows<\/strong>, following a simple 5-step approach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1087\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22781 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-440x440.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-680x680.webp 680w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mongo-DB-96x96.webp 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1144\">Installing MongoDB on Windows in 5 Simple Steps<\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1203\">Step 1: Check System Requirements and Prepare Your PC<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1284\">Before installing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/tutorial\/mongodb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MongoDB<\/a>, it is important to ensure your system is compatible.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1317\">Supported Windows Versions<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1364\">MongoDB Community Edition officially supports:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1386\">Windows 11 (64-bit)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1426\">Windows Server 2019 and 2022 (64-bit)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1519\">MongoDB does <strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1450\">not<\/strong> support 32-bit Windows systems or WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1555\">Minimum Hardware Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<li data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1566\">RAM:<\/strong> 4 GB or more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1626\"><strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1599\">Disk Space:<\/strong> Minimum 10 GB free space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1643\">Processor:<\/strong> 64-bit (x86_64 architecture)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1711\">Quick Pre-Installation Checklist<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1742\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1742\">Make sure Windows is updated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1798\">Disable antivirus temporarily if it blocks installers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1846\">Close all unnecessary background applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1917\">Completing these checks helps avoid common installation errors later.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1969\">Step 2: Download MongoDB Community Server<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2023\">Now let\u2019s download MongoDB from the official source.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2061\">Go to the MongoDB Download Page<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2133\">Open your browser and visit the MongoDB Community Server download page.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2178\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22771 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-768x352.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-1536x703.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-440x201.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img1-1-680x311.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2211\">Choose the Correct Options<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2235\">On the download screen:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<li data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2286\">\n<p data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2286\"><strong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2250\">Version:<\/strong> Latest stable release (recommended)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2310\">\n<p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2302\">Platform:<\/strong> Windows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2325\">Package:<\/strong> MSI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2375\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22772 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2.webp 1898w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-1024x473.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-768x355.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-1536x710.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-440x203.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-680x314.webp 680w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img2-1380x640.webp 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2447\">Click the <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2399\">Download<\/strong> button to start downloading the installer file.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2524\">\n<p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2524\">The <code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">.msi<\/code> file is a Windows installer that simplifies the setup process.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2529\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2569\">Step 3: Install MongoDB on Windows<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2633\">Once the download is complete, begin the installation process.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2657\">Run the Installer<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<li data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2691\">\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2691\">Go to your <strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2684\">Downloads<\/strong> folder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2733\">Double-click the downloaded <code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">.msi<\/code> file<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22773 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-1536x804.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-440x230.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img3-680x356.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22774 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-1536x804.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-440x230.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img4-680x356.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22775 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-1024x537.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-1536x806.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-440x231.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img5-680x357.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22776 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-1024x533.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-768x400.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-1536x800.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-440x229.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img6-680x354.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2927\">Choose Installation Type<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2977\">You will be asked to select an installation type:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<li data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3054\"><strong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3007\">Complete (Recommended):<\/strong> Installs all required components automatically<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<p data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3096\"><strong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3068\">Custom:<\/strong> Allows manual configuration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3133\">For beginners, choose <strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3132\">Complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3186\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22777 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-1536x802.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-440x230.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img7-680x355.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3186\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22779 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img10.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img10.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img10-300x231.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img10-440x339.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img10-680x523.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3227\">Install MongoDB Compass (Optional)<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3303\">MongoDB Compass is a GUI tool that allows you to manage databases visually.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3411\">\n<li data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3367\">\n<p data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3367\">Keep the checkbox enabled if you prefer a graphical interface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3411\">\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3411\">You can also skip it and use the terminal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3464\">Click <strong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3430\">Install<\/strong> and wait for the setup to finish.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3469\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3521\">Step 4: Configure MongoDB as a Windows Service<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3615\">Running MongoDB as a Windows service ensures it starts automatically when your system boots.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3651\">Why Run MongoDB as a Service?<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3764\">\n<li data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3687\">\n<p data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3687\">No need to start MongoDB manually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<p data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3712\">Runs in the background<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3764\">\n<p data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3764\">Ideal for development and production environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3786\">During installation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<li data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3824\">\n<p data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3824\">Select <strong data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3824\">Run MongoDB as a Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<p data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3867\">Keep the default service name:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<p data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3906\">Use default data and log directories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"4009\">MongoDB will now start automatically every time Windows starts .<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4037\">Verify Service Status<\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4148\">\n<li data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4062\">\n<p data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4062\">Press <strong data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4062\">Windows + R<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4085\">\n<p data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4085\">Type<\/p>\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">services.msc<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4116\">\n<p data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4116\">Look for <strong data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4116\">MongoDB Server<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4148\">\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4148\">Status should be <strong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4148\">Running<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4153\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4209\">Step 5: Verify Installation and Connect to MongoDB<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22778 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11.webp 943w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11-300x220.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11-768x563.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11-440x322.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img11-680x498.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4277\">After installation, let\u2019s confirm everything is working correctly.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4279\" data-end=\"4305\">Check MongoDB Version<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4338\">Open <strong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4329\">Command Prompt<\/strong> and run:<\/p>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-2xl corner-superellipse\/1.1 relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"sticky top-[calc(var(--sticky-padding-top)+9*var(--spacing))]\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overflow-y-auto p-4\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">mongod --version<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4437\">If MongoDB is installed correctly, the version details will be displayed.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4469\">Connect Using Mongo Shell<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4474\">Run:<\/p>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-2xl corner-superellipse\/1.1 relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"sticky top-[calc(var(--sticky-padding-top)+9*var(--spacing))]\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-bg-elevated-secondary text-token-text-secondary flex items-center gap-4 rounded-sm px-2 font-sans text-xs\">\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">mongosh<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4538\">You should see a successful connection message.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4564\">Test Basic Commands<\/h4>\n<div class=\"contain-inline-size rounded-2xl corner-superellipse\/1.1 relative bg-token-sidebar-surface-primary\">\n<div class=\"sticky top-[calc(var(--sticky-padding-top)+9*var(--spacing))]\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 bottom-0 flex h-9 items-center pe-2\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-bg-elevated-secondary text-token-text-secondary flex items-center gap-4 rounded-sm px-2 font-sans text-xs\">\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\">show dbs\r\nuse testdb\r\ndb.createCollection(\"users\")<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4701\">If these commands run without errors, your MongoDB installation is successful.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4706\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4738\">Common Troubleshooting Tips<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4919\">\n<li data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4818\">\n<p data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4818\">If <code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">mongosh<\/code> is not recognized, add MongoDB\u2019s <code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">bin<\/code> folder to the system PATH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4869\">\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4869\">Ensure port <strong data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4842\">27017<\/strong> is not blocked by firewall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4919\">\n<p data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4919\">Restart the MongoDB service if connection fails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4924\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4939\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"5143\">Installing MongoDB on Windows is straightforward when done step by step. From checking system requirements to verifying the final connection, this guide ensures you complete the setup without confusion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5202\">With MongoDB successfully installed, you\u2019re now ready to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5313\">\n<li data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5234\">\n<p data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5234\">Build MERN stack applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5261\">\n<p data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5261\">Work with large datasets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5313\">\n<p data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5313\">Explore real-time and scalable database solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5417\">MongoDB is a powerful skill to add to your developer toolkit\u2014start practicing and experimenting today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5417\">Want to Learn More About Database, Kaashiv Infotech Offers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/mongodb-training-in-chennai\/\">MongoDB Course<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/sql-server-course-in-chennai\/\">SQL Course<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/mysql-training-in-chennai\/\">Mysql Course<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/internship.kaashivinfotech.com\/sql-internship\/\">SQL Internship<\/a>\u00a0&amp; More Visit Our website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/courses\/\">www.kaashivinfotech.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5417\">Related Reads:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/top-databases-in-the-world-for-2025\/\"><span class=\"title-span\">Top Databases in the World: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to the Most Powerful and In-Demand Databases<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/orm-database-tool-explained-simply\/\"><span class=\"title-span\">What is an ORM? 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