Creating Database in Mongo DB and Creating Datastore in Dashboard

To create a free MongoDB database, go to mongodb.com, click on “Try Free,” and sign up.
Fill in the details, select “Build a new project,” choose a programming language (e.g., JavaScript), and click “Finish.”
Select the free plan, click “Create,” enter a username and password, click “Create User,” enter your IP address (0.0.0.0/0), add a description, and click “Add entry.”
Click “Finish” and close.
Go to “Overview,” click “Connect,” and select “MongoDB for VS Code.”
Copy the connection string, replace the password with the one you created, and click the “View” icon.
To create a data store, click “Add connection,” give it a title (e.g., “Tutorial Database”), select “MongoDB” as the type, paste the connection string, and replace the password (remove the arrows).
Click “Create data store,” enter a title , add fields, and select “Show in live chat.”
To see the data store, go to the Unified Team Inbox, open a chat, click the “i” icon, scroll down, and view the data stores.

Updated on May 22, 2026