Knowledge Base

Connecting to MongoDB

How to connect Studio 3T to MongoDB with OIDC authentication

OpenID Connect (OIDC) is a secure authentication protocol that enables user authentication and identity verification in modern architectures. It allows users to sign in to applications using a single set of credentials from trusted identity providers.

Posted on: 07/04/2025 • Kirsty Burgess • 3 minutes

5 Reasons You Should Install A Local MongoDB Database

Want to know why you should install a local MongoDB database instead of a cloud-based database? Studio 3T gives you 5 good reasons!

Posted on: 20/09/2023 (last updated: 31/01/2024) • Kirsty Burgess • 4 minutes

How to install a local MongoDB on macOS and connect to Studio 3T

Step-by-step instructions for setting up a local MongoDB on your Mac and how to connect it to Studio 3T

Posted on: 20/09/2023 (last updated: 31/01/2024) • Kirsty Burgess • 3 minutes

Connecting Studio 3T to DigitalOcean Managed MongoDB

Learn how to connect Studio 3T to DigitalOcean’s Managed MongoDB service.

Posted on: 26/08/2021 (last updated: 06/09/2021) • Dj Walker-Morgan • 5 minutes

Connection Manager

Whether you are using MongoDB Atlas, MongoDB Community Server, or MongoDB Enterprise Server, the Connection Manager in Studio 3T makes it easy to connect to a standalone connection, replica set, sharded cluster, or DNS seedlist.

Posted on: 28/07/2020 (last updated: 07/04/2025) • Kirsty Burgess • 14 minutes

How to Connect to ScaleGrid

A short guide on how to connect to ScaleGrid using Studio 3T.

Posted on: 12/02/2019 (last updated: 04/08/2021) • Kathryn Vargas • 2 minutes

How to Connect to mLab

Connect to your mLab-hosted MongoDB database using Studio 3T.

Posted on: 30/07/2018 (last updated: 04/08/2021) • Naomi Pentrel • 4 minutes

How to Connect to Compose

Connect to your Compose-hosted MongoDB database with Studio 3T.

Posted on: 24/07/2018 (last updated: 04/08/2021) • Kathryn Vargas • 3 minutes