0. Atlas Database

The first step is to set up the Atlas database - this is the foundation data layer that serve data to the mobile apps, charts, and web apps.

Throughout this guide, you will need to keep track of a lot of information.
Copy and paste the template into a scratch pad, to keep track of it all.

1. Login to cloud.mongodb.com - create a free login if needed.
   
   
2. If needed, create an organization (example: Code For Good).
   
   
3. Create a project (example: WildAid). Fill in the “Project Name” on the template that you copied to your scratchpad. Case sensitivity matters!
   
   
4. Click Access Manager, then Organization Access:
   
   
   1. Click the EDIT PERMISSIONS button next to your name.
   2. Give yourself the following permissions:
      Organization Owner, Organization Project Creator, Organization Billing Admin, Organization Member
      and click the green checkmark.
      
      
      
      
5. Create a 4.4 Cluster:
   1. Click “Projects” on the left-hand navigation menu
      
      
      
   2. Click your project name (example: WildAid)
   3. Click Build a Cluster
   4. Choose a path - choose the FREE Shared Clusters on the right:
      
      
   5. Choose Cloud Provider and Region
      
      
   6. Choose Cluster Tier - choose M0, the free tier
      
      
   7. Select a Version - MongoDB 4.4
      
      
   8. Cluster Name (example: OFISH) - write this in template under “Atlas Cluster Name”
      
      
   9. Click “Create Cluster” - this will take a few minutes
      
      

Congratulations, you have set up an Atlas database!