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Favorite Connections

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  • Save a Favorite Connection
  • Considerations

Compass allows you to save MongoDB connection configurations to easily reconnect to the same MongoDB deployment using the same specifications.

Note

Starting in version 1.39.2, MongoDB Compass no longer supports migrating from legacy connection files that pre-date version 1.31.0. Legacy connections refer to an internal Compass connection-options format that is stored on disk and no longer supported after version 1.39.0.

If you have legacy connections saved in your favorites, export the connections on version 1.39.0 to convert them into the new format before updating to version 1.39.2 or later.

Save a Favorite Connection

You can save a favorite connection from the New Connection Modal or after you successfully connect to a MongoDB deployment.

Save from New Connection Modal

1

Configure your connection form with a connection you would like to save.

2

Click the Favorite this connection box at the bottom of the form.

3

(Optional). Enter a name for this favorite connection.

4

(Optional) Select a color for your favorite to more easily identify the favorite connection.

5

Click Save or Connect.

Save after Connecting to a Deployment

1

Click the next to the connection name.

2

Click the Favorite option in the menu.

Considerations

  • On macOS systems, the first time that you update MongoDB Compass to version 1.20 or later, you will need to allow access to your system storage for each saved connection in Recents and Favorites. To learn more, see Allow Keychain Access for Recent and Favorite Connections.

  • If you run MongoDB Compass on KDE Linux, you must have GNOME Keyring installed to successfully load saved connections. The Electron module Keytar uses GNOME Keyring to securely store the database credentials for your connections.

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