# How to connect Digibee to MongoDB Atlas using VPN
To establish a connection between the Digibee Integration Platform and [MongoDB Atlas](https://www.mongodb.com/products/platform/atlas-database) using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you need to contact [Digibee Customer Support](/documentation/troubleshooting/help-and-faq/support.md) and provide the following MongoDB Atlas details:
* The **cluster hostname**
* The **three hosts** used for load balancing by the main host
Once the VPN setup is complete, you can integrate MongoDB Atlas with Digibee using the [**MongoDB**](/documentation/connectors-and-triggers/connectors/structured-data/mongodb.md) connector.
## **Connecting Digibee to MongoDB Atlas**
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### **Obtain the cluster hostname**
The **cluster hostname** is automatically generated by MongoDB Atlas and is included in the connection string provided by MongoDB.
For example, in the connection string `mongodb+srv://cluster0.71llx.mongodb.net`, the **cluster hostname** is `cluster0.71llx.mongodb.net`.
Follow these steps to find the cluster hostname in Mongo Atlas:
1. In the **MongoDB Atlas** platform, go to the **Deployment** section and click **Database**.
2. On the next page, click **Connect**.
3. Under **Setup connection security**, select **Connect your application**.
4. The following page displays the full connection string. The **cluster hostname** is part of this string and follows a structure like `@cluster0.71llx.mongodb.net`.
5. Copy the hostname and save it for later use.
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### **Obtain the three hosts**
In addition to the **cluster hostname**, you need to retrieve the three hosts used for load balancing by the main host.
For example, if the main host is `cluster0.71llx.mongodb.net`, the load-balancing hosts are:
* `cluster0-shard-00-00.71llx.mongodb.net:27017`
* `cluster0-shard-00-01.71llx.mongodb.net:27017`
* `cluster0-shard-00-02.71llx.mongodb.net:27017`
Follow the steps below to find the three hosts:
1. In **MongoDB Atlas**, go to the **Deployment** section and click **Database**.
2. On the next page, click **View Monitoring**.
3. Open the **Metrics** tab.
4. Locate and copy the three hosts listed, then save them for later use.
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### **Provide the collected information to the Support team**
After gathering all the required details, contact the [Digibee Customer Support](/documentation/troubleshooting/help-and-faq/support.md) and share the following:
* The **cluster hostname**
* The **three hosts** used for load balancing
Once this information is provided, the Digibee Support team will configure your realm to enable the pipeline to connect to MongoDB Atlas via a VPN connection.
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## **Using MongoDB Atlas on Digibee**
### **Authenticating Mongo Atlas**
To authenticate MongoDB Atlas on Digibee, you need to provide the **connection string**. By default, MongoDB Atlas includes the **username** and **password** in the connection string, but we recommend removing these credentials and storing them in an [**Account**](/documentation/developer-guide/development-cycle/build-overview/accounts.md) on Digibee for enhanced security.
#### **Saving credentials as an Account on Digibee**
Follow these steps to securely store your MongoDB Atlas credentials:
1. On the **Digibee Integration Platform** home page, click **Settings** in the upper-right corner.
2. Navigate to the **Accounts** page.
3. Create a new Account and configure the following details:
* **Account name:** Choose a name, such as `account-mongoatlas`.
* **Account type:** Select **Basic**.
* **Username and Password:** Enter the credentials from the **Database Access** page in MongoDB Atlas.
By storing credentials this way, you establish a secure connection between the Digibee Integration Platform and MongoDB Atlas via VPN, enabling your pipelines to access the database safely.
### **Connecting the pipeline to the database**
After the VPN configuration is complete, you can connect your pipeline to the database using the [**MongoDB**](/documentation/connectors-and-triggers/connectors/structured-data/mongodb.md) connector.
#### **Required information:**
* The **Account** configured with the **Username** and **Password**.
* The **Connection String** (without credentials), for example: `mongodb+srv://cluster0.71llx.mongodb.net/`
* The **Database Name** and the **Collection Name**, which can be found in the **Collection** tab on **Data Services** on Mongo Atlas.
Here’s an example of the **MongoDB** connector configuration:
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