MongoDB Setup (AegisPaste)

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Step 1: Create an Account

Visit MongoDB Cloud

• Open your web browser and navigate to https://www.mongodb.com/products/platform/cloud

Sign Up

• Click on the Sign Up button.

• Enter your email address and create a password.

• Alternatively, you can sign up using your Google account.

Accept Privacy Policy & Terms

• Read through the Privacy Policy & Terms.

• Check the box to accept them and proceed.

Answer "Getting to Know You" Questions

• You will be presented with a few questions to help MongoDB understand your needs.

• You can answer these questions randomly as they do not affect your setup.

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Step 2: Deploy Your Cluster

Choose the Free Tier

• After logging in, you will be directed to the MongoDB Atlas dashboard.

• Click on Build a Cluster.

• Select the M0 (Free) tier option.

Cluster Configuration

Name Your Cluster

• You can leave the default name as Cluster0 or choose a custom name.

Cloud Provider & Region

• Choose AWS as your cloud provider.

• Select a region closest to you. (Frankfurt is recommended for European users).

• Click Create Cluster to begin the deployment process.

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Step 3: Set Up a Database User

Create a Database User

• While your cluster is being created, you will need to set up a database user.

• Go to the Database Access tab.

• Click on Add New Database User.

Set a Username & Password

• Enter a username of your choice.

• Create a strong password and make a note of it as you will need it later.

• Click Add User to create the database user.

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Step 4: Choose a Connection Method

Connect to Your Cluster

• Once your cluster is created, go to the Clusters view.

• Click on the Connect button for your cluster.

Choose a Connection Method

• Select Connect Your Application.

Drivers

• Select Drivers.

• Copy the connection string provided.

Note: Ensure the connection string starts with mongodb+srv://.

Update Your Configuration File

• Open your config.yml file (Aegis Bot config.yml).

• Paste the connection string into the file.

• Replace <password> in the connection string with the password you noted down earlier.

Important: Make sure to remove the angle brackets (< and >) when replacing the password.

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Step 5: Configure Network Access

Add IP Address

• Navigate to the Network Access tab.

• Click on Add IP Address.

• Enter the IP address of the server where you will be hosting your bot or application.

• If you want to allow access from anywhere, you can add 0.0.0.0/0, but this is not recommended for security reasons.

• Click Confirm to add the IP address.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Buffer Timeout — Whitelist IP Address

• Ensure your server's IP is whitelisted under the Network Access tab.

Buffer Timeout — Correct Password

• Verify that the password you are using in the connection string is correct.

If you have forgotten your password, reset it in the Database Access tab:

• Go to Database Access.

• Click Edit next to the user.

• Enter a new password and save the changes.