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Connect via Compass
The Connect dialog for a cluster provides the details to connect to a cluster using Compass.
Prerequisites
TLS
Use MongoDB Compass 1.5 or later to connect to Atlas clusters. These versions support the required SNI TLS extension.
MongoDB Compass
To complete this procedure, do one of the following:
Install MongoDB Compass. See Compass Installation.
Upgrade to the latest version of MongoDB Compass by downloading MongoDB Compass from links in the Atlas Connect dialog. To access these links, click Connect for the cluster you wish to connect to, then click Compass.
IP Access List
To access a cluster, you must connect from an IP address on the Atlas project's IP access list. If you need to add an IP address to the IP access list, you can do so in the Connect dialog. You can also add the IP address from the Network Access tab.
Database User
To access a cluster, you must create a database user with access to the desired databases on your Atlas cluster. Database users are separate from Atlas users. Database users have access to MongoDB databases, while Atlas users have access to the Atlas application itself.
You can create a database user to access your Atlas cluster in the Connect dialog. You can also add the database user from the Cluster view.
Connect to Your Cluster
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues connecting to your cluster, see Troubleshoot Connection Issues.