Setup Database

Bastion uses MongoDB to store its data. You can either install MongoDB on your own system or use a MongoDB cloud service like MongoDB Atlas.

Use MongoDB Atlas

Head over to mongodb.com/cloud/atlas and signup for a new account.

Create a database cluster by going to Database > Create.

MongoDB Atlas provides provides one free shared cluster that should be more than enough for Bastion.

Add a database user by going to Database Access > Add new database user.

Use Password authentication method. The set the username and password you want. Ensure it is secure though.

Add a Built-in Role and select the Read and write to any database option and click Add User to create the database user.

Now head back to Database and click on Connect > Connect your application.

Copy the connection URI and replace the <password> in the URI to the password you set for the database user you created earlier.

The URI will look like the following. Make sure to replace <password> and <dbname>, <username> and <cluster> will be filled out for you.

mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@<cluster>.mongodb.net/<dbnamne>?retryWrites=true&w=majority

Install MongoDB

If you want to install MongoDB on your on system follow the installation guide for your operating system before proceeding with the installation.

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