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If you want to quickly set up a local `MongoDB` Cluster without installing `Mongo` directly on your system, I've found just setting up a Docker Container is a great option, I'll explain below how to setup a local instance of a `MongoDB` Cluster using a Docker Container:
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# Seting up the Container
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## 1. Install Docker
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1st you're gonna need to have docker installed. You can install Docker by following the instructions for your operating system:
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* [Mac OS](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/)
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* [Windows](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/)
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* [Linux](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/)
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After installation, double check Docker is running by testing:
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```bash
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docker --version
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## 2. Pull the `MongoDB` Docker Image
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To start MongoDB instances, first pull the official MongoDB Docker image:
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```bash
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docker pull mongo:latest
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## 3. Initialise the Replica Set
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Once the container is up and running, you'll need to start the replica set:
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* Nav to the containers shell
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* Initiate the replica set `rs.initiate()`
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* Check it's working as expected `rs.status()`
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## 4. Connect to the MongoDB Cluster
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Now you've got your cluster up and running. You can connect to the cluster using **MongoDB Compass** or **Robo 3T**, provided you have either installed if not feel free to just access it through the backend after setting up the `CONNECTION_URI` in `.env` or install from [here](#Installing-MongoDB-Compass-or-Robo-3T).
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# Installing MongoDB Compass or Robo 3T
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**MongoDB Compass** and **Robo 3T** are two popular interface tools for working with `MongoDB` databases, follow the links below to download either
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* [**MongoDB Compass**](https://www.mongodb.com/products/compass) is MongoDB's official interface for interacting with your databases. It provides easy access to collections, indexes, and documents.
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* [**Robo 3T**](https://robomongo.org/) is a free, open-source `MongoDB` GUI tool that allows you to connect to your `MongoDB` databases, execute queries, and manage your documents easily - a bit out of date but still a classic.
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