How to Install MongoDB 5.0 on Debian 11 (Legacy Guide)

Support status: Debian 11 Bullseye LTS ended on August 31, 2026, and MongoDB 5.0 reached end of life on October 31, 2024. Third-party Debian Extended LTS coverage is separate and may cover only selected packages. Keep these steps only for an existing legacy host. For a supported combination, see our MongoDB 8.0 guide for Debian 12. See Debian release status and MongoDB’s lifecycle schedule.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A system running Debian 11.
• A user account with sudo privileges.
• An internet connection to download the MongoDB package.

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first step is to ensure that your system’s package list is up to date. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

This command will refresh the list of available packages and their versions.

Step 2: Install MongoDB

To install MongoDB on Debian 11, follow these steps:

2.1 Import MongoDB GPG Key

Import the MongoDB GPG key to ensure package authenticity:

wget -qO - https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-5.0.asc | sudo apt-key add -

2.2 Add MongoDB Repository

Add the MongoDB repository to your system:

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/debian bullseye/mongodb-org/5.0 main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-5.0.list

2.3 Install MongoDB

Now, you can install MongoDB by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y mongodb-org

This will install the MongoDB server and related packages.

Step 3: Start and Enable MongoDB

After the installation is complete, you need to start the MongoDB service and enable it to start on boot:

3.1 Start MongoDB

Start the MongoDB service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start mongod

3.2 Enable MongoDB on Boot

To ensure MongoDB starts automatically when the system boots, run this command:

sudo systemctl enable mongod

Step 4: Verify MongoDB Installation

To verify that MongoDB has been successfully installed and is running, you can check its status:

sudo systemctl status mongod

If MongoDB is running correctly, you’ll see the status as “active (running).”

Step 5: Access the MongoDB Shell

You can access the MongoDB shell to interact with the database. Simply open a terminal and run:

mongo

This will open the MongoDB shell, and you can start working with your MongoDB instance.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed MongoDB on your Debian 11 system. MongoDB is a versatile and scalable NoSQL database that can power your applications. You can now start creating databases, collections, and documents and use MongoDB for your projects. If you encounter any issues or want to learn more about MongoDB, refer to the official MongoDB documentation for detailed information. Enjoy using MongoDB on your Debian 11 system!