Connect using SSH

To create a new connection to a mongo database using SSH you open the window with all connections by clicking the "Connect" button. Here you click "New connection" and you will see the following prompt:

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Connection via SSH

Shows the SSH configurations when activated.

SSH Server

Address of the destination SSH server (IP or hostname).

SSH Port

SSH port on the destination server. The input is optional. Default is 22.

Local Port

The local port which is used for the SSH tunnel. The input is optional. The default value is computed by the system. But in case the computed port is already in use, you will get an error message. Then you can enter a different, not in use port here.

SSH Username

The name of the SSH user in the destination server.

SSH Password

The SSH password.

Private SSH Key

The absolute path to the private SSH key file.

SSH Key File Password

Password für die Datei mit dem privatem SSH Schllüssel.

After entering the data you can click "Save and connect". The connection using SSH will be established. When you hover over the name of the connection in the left navigation you will see the connection string used by the system.

Disconnect the SSH Connection

There is a button "Close all SSH connections" in the list with all connections. It will close all SSH connections. This also happens when exiting the app. Usually it is not necessary to close the SSH connections manually. It is only required after editing the settings of an existing SSH connection.

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