How to Install MongoDB on Windows 11 with MongoDB Compass (2026)

In this complete step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to install MongoDB on Windows 11 along with MongoDB Compass for easy database management. MongoDB is a popular open-source NoSQL database widely used for modern web applications, backend systems, APIs, and full-stack development. MongoDB Compass is the official graphical user interface that allows you to explore, query, and manage MongoDB databases visually. This guide is perfect for beginners, students, and developers setting up MongoDB on Windows 11 for the first time. This tutorial starts by showing you how to download MongoDB safely from the official MongoDB website and choose the correct installer for Windows 11. You’ll learn about the different MongoDB editions, what each component does, and how MongoDB Compass is included in the installation package. We walk through the full MongoDB installation process step by step, including running the MSI installer, selecting the complete setup, installing MongoDB as a Windows service, and choosing default configuration options. These steps ensure MongoDB runs automatically in the background and is ready to use after installation. Once MongoDB is installed, this tutorial shows you how to launch and use MongoDB Compass on Windows 11. You’ll learn how to connect to your local MongoDB server, create and manage databases and collections, insert documents, and run queries using the Compass interface. We also explain how to verify that MongoDB is installed correctly using the command line and check the MongoDB version. This guide also covers common beginner issues, such as MongoDB service not starting, connection errors in MongoDB Compass, PATH environment variable problems, or port conflicts. Simple troubleshooting tips are provided to help you resolve these issues quickly and get MongoDB running smoothly. This tutorial works on all editions of Windows 11 and is suitable for full-stack developers, backend developers, data engineers, and anyone learning MongoDB or NoSQL databases. No prior database experience is required, and all steps are explained clearly and in a beginner-friendly way. By the end of this video, you’ll have MongoDB and MongoDB Compass fully installed and running on your Windows 11 computer. You’ll be ready to start building applications, managing data, and working with modern NoSQL databases confidently. If you found this tutorial helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Windows 11 tutorials, database setup guides, MongoDB tutorials, and developer-focused content. Leave a comment below if you face any issues during installation or want more MongoDB-related tutorials. #MongoDB #MongoDBCompass #Windows11 #InstallMongoDB #NoSQL #Database #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #DeveloperTools #WindowsTutorial #Programming #FullStackDevelopment #LearnMongoDB #BeginnerGuide #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTutorial