Unable to connect to mongodb Error: couldn't connect to server 127.0.0.1:27017 at src/mongo/shell/mongo.js:L112

Question

When ever I try to connect to mongo db I always get this error as below.

MongoDB shell version: 2.4.3 connecting to: test Fri Apr 26 14:31:46.941 JavaScript execution f

Answer 1

If any one is facing the problem in windows machine then follow the steps.

1. Add the path of mongodb in the environmental variable.
2. Create a directory C:\Data\db.
3. Open a terminal(cmd) and write mongod. (it will initiate the server).
4. Open another terminal and write your own code.