how to install mongodb on debian 12.11

MongoDB 6.0 can be installed on Debian 12.11 by preparing the system, adding the official repository, and configuring the service to run automatically. These steps ensure a stable and secure database environment.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Synchronize your package lists to ensure the latest versions of software are available for installation.

sudo apt update -y  
sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Import MongoDB Public GPG Key

MongoDB packages are signed with a GPG key. Importing the key allows your system to verify package authenticity.

curl -fsSL https://pgp.mongodb.com/server-6.0.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-6.0.gpg

Step 3: Add MongoDB Repository

Add the official MongoDB repository to your apt sources list for Debian 12.11. This provides access to MongoDB installation packages.

echo "deb [ signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-6.0.gpg ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/debian bookworm/mongodb-org/6.0 main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-6.0.list

Step 4: Reload Package Database

Update your package lists again to include MongoDB packages from the newly added repository.

sudo apt update

Step 5: Install MongoDB Packages

Install the latest stable MongoDB server and tools available in the repository.

sudo apt install -y mongodb-org

Step 6: Start and Enable MongoDB Service

Start the MongoDB service immediately and configure it to launch automatically after system reboot.

sudo systemctl start mongod  
sudo systemctl enable mongod

Step 7: Verify MongoDB Service Status

Confirm MongoDB is running and active on your Debian 12.11 system.

sudo systemctl status mongod

Sample output indicating it is active:

● mongod.service - MongoDB Database Server  
     Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/mongod.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)  
     Active: active (running) since ...

Step 8: Test MongoDB Connection

Connect to MongoDB shell to verify the database server is responsive.

mongosh

Successful connection prompt:

mongosh>

MongoDB 6.0 is now installed and running on Debian 12.11. The service is active, ready for connections, and can be used to manage data for applications of any scale. For more tutorials and guides, visit DropVPS.com – your trusted source for VPS and server solutions.