How to Install MongoDB on Mac | Install MongoDB on macOS (2024)

🍏📦 *No Homebrew Needed: How to Install MongoDB on Mac (M1, M2, M3, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air) Without Homebrew and Configure in Zsh!* 🚀🖥️
If you prefer not to use Homebrew, you can manually download and install MongoDB on your Mac. Additionally, we'll cover setting up MongoDB in the Zsh shell.
🌟 *Step-by-Step Guide:*
1. *Download MongoDB:*
- Visit the official MongoDB website (www.mongodb.co...) and download the MongoDB Community Server for macOS.
2. *Extract the Archive:*
- Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file (usually a .tgz or .tar.gz archive) and extract it. You can do this by double-clicking on the file or using the terminal:
```bash
tar -zxvf /path/to/downloaded/mongodb-osx-ssl-x86_64-4.x.x.tgz
```
3. *Move MongoDB to /usr/local:*
- Move the extracted MongoDB folder to `/usr/local` for easier access:
```bash
sudo mv mongodb-osx-ssl-x86_64-4.x.x /usr/local/mongodb
```
4. *Create Data Directory:*
- MongoDB requires a data directory. Create one using:
```bash
sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/var/mongodb
```
5. *Set Permissions:*
- Set proper permissions for the data directory:
```bash
sudo chown -R $(whoami) /usr/local/var/mongodb
```
6. *Add MongoDB Binaries to PATH:*
- To access MongoDB from any location in the terminal, add the MongoDB binaries to your shell's PATH. If you're using Zsh, edit your Zsh configuration file (usually `~/.zshrc`):
```bash
nano ~/.zshrc
```
Add the following line at the end:
```bash
export PATH="/usr/local/mongodb/bin:$PATH"
```
Save and exit.
7. *Restart Zsh or Source the Configuration:*
- Restart Zsh or source the updated configuration:
```bash
source ~/.zshrc
```
8. *Start MongoDB:*
- Start MongoDB by running:
```bash
mongod --dbpath /usr/local/var/mongodb
```
9. *Verify Installation:*
- Open a new terminal window and run the MongoDB shell:
```bash
mongo
```
You should see the MongoDB shell prompt.
10. *Explore MongoDB:*
- You're ready to explore MongoDB! Use commands like `show dbs` and `use your_database_name` to get started.
11. *Stop MongoDB (Optional):*
- If you want to stop MongoDB, press *Ctrl + C* in the terminal where MongoDB is running.
🚀 *Additional Tips:*
- *Configure MongoDB as a Service (Optional):*
- To run MongoDB as a service, create a launch agent plist file. Refer to the MongoDB documentation for detailed instructions.
- *Upgrade MongoDB Version:*
- To upgrade MongoDB, download the latest version, repeat the installation steps, and replace the old binaries.
🍃 *Congratulations! You've successfully installed MongoDB on your Mac without Homebrew and configured it to work seamlessly with Zsh!*
🍃 *Hashtags:*
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[@ibrahimthecoder]

I was frustrated to install Mongodb on Mac but this video makes it so simple. Thanks for making

[@amitpareek9117]

I was struggling with installation of MongoDB, you have solved problem like that. Amazing man.

[@krittiyaclark]

I had to run brew install mongodb-community@7.0 and continue from 5:00. Thank you, it was helpful!

[@samsstandup9149]

in my mac it shows me a error to contact developer and says that the apple cannot scan this for malicious software

[@arulpraveen]

just go to system preferences > Privacy & Security > scroll down and click "allow anyways" mongod

[@bibaswanchakma6471]

Thank you so much! this saved my life.
At 8:45 if your 'ls' ,'mkdir' or any other commands don't work, just copy paste the following in your .zshrc file and save -
export PATH="/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin"

[@ijatin1213]

thankksss

[@deemah683]

Thank you so much! This was a helpful and easy to follow tutorial. Very appreciated ❤

[@md.rafiulbiswas4553]

Very well prepared video step by step. Big Thanks for contributing to the community

[@rajeshjangid4617]

"Thanks a lot! This was really helpful for me and other users. Awesome blog video, thanks again!"

[@prixescalator5764]

Excellent tutorial, thank you so much!

[@sandeepvinay7]

Thanks for the step by step details to install mongodb in mac system. Very nicely explained.👌

[@taed13]

this is the video i have been looking for for months thank you~~~

[@itsmenavyaaaa]

i have M1 macbook, which community server version should i download?

[@AyushSingh-lb5jt]

Lazawaab , maza aagaya
every step goes so smoothly
thank you so much

[@dixavier27]

How to configurate the user and permissions locally, u would make a video?

[@AliHassan-sm1cv]

This is my first comment on youtube just for you amazing explanation sir. Just looking like a wao.

[@oariasz72]

Excellent my friend! It worked flawlessly.

[@mistersir3185]

Thank you for this! I can assure you that it's working.

[@rahulsahu5988]

budddy love you you dont knwo how much i feel for you after running my mongo

[@AbhaySingh-ok2ol]

thank you so much man i was going to throm is mac opreators just frustrated the hell out of me man

[@princethakkar6642]

im having trouble running mongod in my terminal can anyone help

[@TheJomad]

super helpful!

[@raider4407]

Hello sir , i am having issue with this command which is sudo mongo -dbpath==/User/MacBook/data/db its showing me a pop-up message that includes mongo D cannot be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. The software needs to be updated, contact developer for more information what to do please help me

[@Nitrox_settings]

same problem

[@bocamaster]

Go to system preferences->security & privacy -> General and enable changes on this tab by clicking on the locker in the bottom of the page. Then allow mongod to be opened on your mac

[@kingannon4131]

Fantastic video, thanks for the help!

[@iamakramfaiz]

thanks a lot for the video. Really helpful

[@siyarana1379]

thankyou so much , very helpful

[@dhakaluma3613]

after someday, if we want to try to open mongo db compass , it shows an error while connecting i.e ECONNREFUSED like this? why?

[@rajatpanwal]

how did you fix it??????

[@dhakaluma3613]

@@rajatpanwal Yes , it is fixed now , we have to use that last command in our terminal.

[@lachezarninkov]

Hi, thank you for the video it helped me a lot !!!!!!!

[@vishnuvardhanvankayalapati7703]

It helped, Thank you!

[@armindervic9497]

Awesome video!

[@nawwintphyu1873]

Thank you so much!

[@Nothingtosaymore]

6:05 how select path in MacBook

[@suneel8715]

Good explaination

[@AbhishekMishra-qw3cd]

give me the command for restart the mongodb server by any chance if it get closed

[@aniketkhandagale5098]

suoerb video.. Very well explained. Help me setup my mongo on mac

[@ovijitkarmakar7804]

but mongo command done not work

[@EminYusifov]

great! easy ) thanks

[@kia8609]

Thank you so much :)

[@emekatimothyiloba699]

Big Thanks sir

[@santd3400]

Thanks bro !

[@dh1569]

Just curious, has anyone ever gotten mongodb to work on a mac - without compass?

[@ReddyReddy-o7n]

Hello how to create partition in Ubuntu doing video

[@Ferassharkh]

very useful

[@cesarmotril]

Bro gracias, probablemente no entiendas esto pero te quiero

[@Crisgonzalez94]

Thankyou

[@BhupeshKumarSinghBCE]

thanks, it worker fine

[@liderbektas3097]

kral ya kral

[@shreyaschaudhary-r6d]

thank you

[@casket_kicker]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I got stuck on security issues where my mac would kill the command, if anyone else is having security issues with their mac I used this video to trouble shoot: ruclips.net/video/wpJnigMKFmQ/видео.html. Othere than that this video has everything you need to get going with mongo on mac.

[@tausifkazi3205]

Bootstrap failed: 5: Input/output error
ta**************@T****-Laptop ~ % brew services start mongodb-community@7.0
Bootstrap failed: 5: Input/output error
Try re-running the command as root for richer errors.
Error: Failure while executing; `/bin/launchctl bootstrap gui/501 /Users/ta************/Library/LaunchAgents/homebrew.mxcl.mongodb-community.plist` exited with 5.
I am facing this issue while starting the Mongodb server. Can you suggest?

[@thehalise]

Hello, I'm trying to install MongoDb but I have a problem ".zshrc" part.
When I type "source .zshrc" on terminal, I'm getting this error:
".zshrc:export:15: not valid in this context: /Users/XXX/mongodb-macos-aarch64-7.0.6/bin"
And I did all the things in the video, one by one.
***
.zshrc path is =
export PATH=${PATH}: /Users/XXX/mongodb-macos-aarch64-7.0.6/bin
I need help about error.

[@thehalise]

ok ok I got it :) I left 1 space while writing, before "/Users". 😬 Now it's working.

[@nitishkumarjakkula1724]

very frustating using mac fuck ittttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rcstevenson6]

Thank you so much... this was fantastic. Very thorough too.

[@rahuljha972]

thnnks for such nice video , great job

[@ГерманХамитов-ж4ь]

Thank you very much!

[@vipundenuwan9293]

Hi
My .zshrc file is locked because there is anaconda codes. So I can't paste the path there. Any solution for this issue?

[@arafathussain851]

Thank you!

[@sunnykulshrestha2155]

Thanks helped me

[@VivekYadavOfficial]

After Searching for an hour, then your video help me alot thanks for this video

[@gaurviisood7072]

please help it is showing me
“mongod” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.

[@kanishkayadav4007]

System settings -> security and privacy -> allow apps to download from appstore

[@akshithanilkumar8557]

touch: .zshrc: Permission denied.... can anyone give me a solution for this??

[@frankpulido873]

I am sure this is a silly question, but here I go anyway : Is it necessary to have Mongo DB Shell installed as a requirement to install and run Mongo DB Compass?...

[@igreels1033]

How to restart server after successful installation

[@jinluwang5671]

Thanks. I installed it with home brew following the instructions on MongoDB website. Any difference?

[@janpoonthong]

Thanks a lot, very helpful video

[@DA-rf7zj]

What? A quarter of the way through the 21st Century and the mongodb software is straight out of the '80s. Can't believe any Mac owner would use it.

[@elyse2717]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

[@abdulragib6004]

its better to use homebrew

[@RitikGupta060]

hey i am not getting mongoshell option even it is enable to intract

[@opmarathi64]

Thank you so much sir. plz keep it up😊

[@sanoj1736]

Thank you!

[@soham5791]

bhai crazy hai tu

[@rachdev_codeur]

Thanks you very much. Your video helps me

[@sinnie.62.]

After closing the connection with Mongod terminal will the compass work or do I have to keep it running in the background to work on the compass?

[@MuhdHanish]

bro how to stop the services running i have 2 services running how to stop them

[@LycheeLele-mh2ku]

Wow, u managed to make this waaaaay more complicated than it needs to be

[@joKerchy]

Thank you soo much :)

[@SRUSHTIHIRVE-h2l]

hello can anyone tell me how to install mongo db shell on M1 CHIP , it's giving me a lot of issues

[@قهقان]

Thanks, you're a lifesaver

[@Pragna-bd8cf]

Steps were very easy to follow. thanks.

[@ytrollers]

Thankyou so much, that video is really helpful

[@ABDELAZIZCHAIMA]

Thank you, It was so helpful

[@ettyobz]

excellent, very helpful

[@wonderweebwoman]

Detailed instructions. Thanks!!

[@Programming-for-all-u2l]

after following your video instructions for installing Mongodb my terminal is not working. Thank you

[@annnaaa1510]

Mine too

[@_DivyaBharti]

Mine too. Please tell how did u fix it. Please

[@_DivyaBharti]

😢😢

[@togariakshath29]

Yeah, can anyone please help me how to do it

[@alikhaled2389]

@@togariakshath29 guys, is it the same error as in my comment? If anyone got the same, please help me, I have an exam after tomorrow and I need mongo to work

[@Joncito95]

Thank you for the video! Steps were very easy to follow and you went at a great pace.

[@FrancisLukoki-t8c]

Thank u !!!!!

[@alikhaled2389]

At 8:03 my mongod command isn’t working, it says:
‘“mongod” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.’ And it gives me two options, “Show in Finder” and “OK”
What the hell do I do?

[@ajjayadhithyav8873]

after running the command, just open your system preferences then go to privacy and security scroll down and then you can see mongod will be blocked, just click on allow there and other steps will work as you move through the video!

[@favourdaniel2410]

Thank you!

[@nabeanrokaya3691]

there is an error saying "mongod" cant be opened becuase apple cannot check it for malicious software -this software neeeds to be updated. contact the developer for more information 'what should i do now"

[@simranm.552]

for this issue click on apple icon-> go to system setting-> security and privacy-> scroll down you'll see something like "mongod" something click on "open anyway"

[@KnowledgeBoxInfinity]

woah you saved my coding journey. such a complex installation of mongodb in mac explained in a simple step by step manner. Thanks :)

[@kunli1205]

My problem is mkdir: /data: Read-only file system, but I create another directory by enter: mkdir -p ~/mongodb/data, then use chmod -R 755 ~/mongodb/data to make sure I owned thsi directory, then use --dbpath option to specify the new directory when starting mongod:mongod --dbpath ~/mongodb/data. Finally fix this issue.