How to set authorization in mongodb config file?

Question

I run mongod.exe in server with this option in cmd.exe:

mongod.exe --dbpath=path --auth

And now, how can I do this in a config file?
my mongod.cfg:

dbpath=D:\Program Files\MongoDB 2.6 Standard\data

security=
authorization= enabled

I get this error :

Error parsing INI config file: unknown option security.

[Configuration File Options](http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/reference/configuration-options/) — chridam, Aug 15 '14 at 10:55
i read this and use YAML . but get alot of error . i think that is for unix base system not windows — mlibre, Aug 15 '14 at 10:59
its work. `dbpath=D:\Program Files\MongoDB 2.6 Standard\data auth=true` — mlibre, Aug 15 '14 at 11:03
http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/administration/configuration/ — chridam, Aug 15 '14 at 11:03

score 84 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 01 '16 at 04:19

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For mongod version 2.4 (ini config file)

auth = true

https://docs.mongodb.com/v2.4/reference/configuration-options/#auth

For mongod versions 2.6+ (yaml config file)

security:
    authorization: enabled

https://docs.mongodb.com/v3.2/reference/configuration-options/#security.authorization https://docs.mongodb.com/v3.0/reference/configuration-options/#security.authorization https://docs.mongodb.com/v2.6/reference/configuration-options/#security.authorization

answered Jun 01 '16 at 04:19

Gary

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I have the problem on v3.2.18. Where `--auth` works.. but `security:authorization: enabled` done not, giving UserNotFound. Any thoughts? – aSmater.Me May 10 '18 at 13:33
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@codesmarter, are you sure your config file is being used? e.g. You have the `-f` or `--config` option specified when starting mongod, or have the config file in the correct location if using a system default install? You also could check that you are authenticating against the correct database and that the database has the users you expect (e.g. check output of `db.getUsers()`). – Gary May 16 '18 at 15:32
Thanks, You are right that the config was reading from a different database. – aSmater.Me May 16 '18 at 15:35
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As stated in other answers the right config was wrapping with quotes `"enabled"` – Carlo Espino Jul 18 '18 at 21:11
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@CarloRodríguez, being YAML, the quotes should not matter is this case. See also: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19109912/do-i-need-quotes-for-strings-in-yaml – Gary Jul 19 '18 at 02:53

score 32 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 29 '16 at 03:55

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mongodb version 3.2

this is the correct config

security:
  authorization: "enabled"

with quotes since the value is a string as per the documentation

answered Jun 29 '16 at 03:55

keithics

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correct way to do it in 3.2, set this value in mongo.cfg. – Giridhar Karnik Sep 03 '16 at 08:39
But this is still not working on my problem here http://stackoverflow.com/questions/41973998/mongodb-authentication-not-enabled-on-linux-server – Luzan Baral Feb 01 '17 at 16:23

score 10 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 23 '17 at 01:19

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security:
   authorization: "enabled"

This is correct as stated above, one thing to note is if it still doesn't work make sure you didn't use a tab for the authorization line it won't work you need to just use spaces.

answered Nov 23 '17 at 01:19

Robert Walters

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that's right, but you have to check log telling what you are dealing with error in YAML(Error parsing YAML). And one more thing - 2 spaces from the start of the string authorization, if none then error in yaml – Ivan Vovk Jun 11 '19 at 13:04

Malcolm Murdoch · Answer 4 · 2015-02-05T17:20:58.980

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Just needs to say

auth=true

You don't need any of the other options!

edited Feb 05 '15 at 17:20

answered Aug 15 '14 at 12:51

Malcolm Murdoch

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I changed the config file and put your configuration `auth=true` and when I execute `mongo` I got a free access. Do I need to do any other configuration? – Robert Aug 05 '15 at 23:22
can you share the mongod.cfg fully after that update? – Amr Eladawy Dec 21 '15 at 16:46

score 6 · Answer 5 · edited Mar 14 '20 at 23:12

If you are use YAML

security:
  authorization: "enabled"

working for 2.6 or high.

But if you don't use YAML.

auth: true

I'm use mongodb v3.0.2, v3.6.5, v4.0.3, both files are working correctly.

INI CONFIG

# mongodb.conf

# Where to store the data.
dbpath=/var/lib/mongodb

#where to log
logpath=/var/log/mongodb/mongodb.log

logappend=true

bind_ip = 0.0.0.0
port = 27017

journal=true
auth = true

YAML CONFIG

# mongod.conf

# for documentation of all options, see:
#   http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/reference/configuration-options/

# Where and how to store data.
storage:
  dbPath: /var/lib/mongodb
  journal:
    enabled: true
#  engine:
#  mmapv1:
#  wiredTiger:

# where to write logging data.
systemLog:
  destination: file
  logAppend: true
  path: /var/log/mongodb/mongod.log

# network interfaces
net:
  port: 27017
  bindIp: 0.0.0.0


# how the process runs
processManagement:
  timeZoneInfo: /usr/share/zoneinfo

security:
  authorization: "enabled"

#operationProfiling:

#replication:

#sharding:

## Enterprise-Only Options:

#auditLog:

#snmp:

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jan 03 '19 at 13:11

On DigitalOcean you get the 3.6.3 version but with 2.* style config files. Which makes it confusion when reading all the comments above.

So, instead of following the DigitalOcean Guide of installing MongoDB (this one), you'd better take the official MongoDB Guide (this one)

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 22 '19 at 08:51

Really late to they party.

For me nothing of the above worked (on windows, on Linux "authorization: enabled" works fine as long as permissions are right). Ended up creating a service of my own with --dbpath and --auth options using a third party service manager. Works like a charm.

I perfectly aware that this is not a direct answer but I hope, this will help someone.

Side note though, I could not use "C:\Program Files\MongoDB\4.2\Server\data" folder. No write permissions.

this is not an answer. Please make it as a new question. – Francois Borgies Oct 22 '19 at 09:21 — Francois Borgies, Oct 22 '19 at 09:21

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Nov 17 '20 at 14:21

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db.adminCommand(
    {
        setParameter: 1, 
        security.authorization: "enabled" 
    }
);

answered Nov 17 '20 at 14:21

Vladimir

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score -1 · Answer 9 · answered Jun 30 '18 at 22:08

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For me the key thing that was causing the fault/error was noted in Robert Walters response - Use of the TAB in the config file.

Changing this to 4 whitespaces fixed the issue whilst keeping the config file looking neat/readable.

answered Jun 30 '18 at 22:08

Harkole

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Please do not use answers as a way to thank other users. Simply restating his answer isn't an answer in and of itself. – Zev Jul 01 '18 at 06:21

How to set authorization in mongodb config file?

9 Answers9

For mongod version 2.4 (ini config file)

For mongod versions 2.6+ (yaml config file)

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