How to create a MongoDB database in MongoDB cloud for free

Creating a MongoDB database in MongoDB Cloud is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to create a MongoDB database in MongoDB Cloud for free:

Sign up for a MongoDB Cloud account: Go to https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas and sign up for a free account by clicking on the “Sign Up” button. Fill out the required fields and verify your account.

Create a new project: Once you are logged in, click on the “New Project” button and give your project a name.

Create a new cluster: From the project dashboard, click on the “Build a Cluster” button. Select the free tier cluster and choose your preferred cloud provider and region. You can also customize your cluster by selecting your preferred options.

Create a new database: Once your cluster is created, click on the “Collections” tab in the left navigation menu. Click on the “Create Database” button and enter a name for your new database.

Add a new collection: Within your new database, you can create collections by clicking on the “Add Collection” button. Enter a name for your new collection and select your preferred settings.

I have created a video in YouTube that can be helpful in not just setting up your mongo database using above mentioned steps in minutes, but I will also show you how to connect to the database you will create from your local machine.