Deploy MongoDB on Your Own Server
MongoDB is a cross-platform document-oriented database program. Classified as a NoSQL database program
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What is MongoDB?
MongoDB is a cross-platform document-oriented database. Classified as a NoSQL database program, MongoDB uses JSON-like documents with schemas. After installation on Senate, it will be available as <service_name> at port 27017 to other Senate apps. Enter your MongoDB Configuration parameters and click on next. It will take about a minute for the process to finish.
Self-Host MongoDB
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
mongodb:
image: mongo:4
environment:
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORD: ""
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAME: root
volumes:
- mongodb-db-data:/data/db
- mongodb-db-config:/data/configdb
volumes:
mongodb-db-data: {}
mongodb-db-config: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host MongoDB?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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Install on any Linux server:
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