Clusters¶

Clusters are Atlas-managed MongoDB deployments. A cluster can be either a replica set or a sharded cluster. Use these resources to create, configure, and manage Atlas clusters.

Create a New Cluster

Step-by-step guide to create a new Atlas cluster.

Global Clusters

Configure a global cluster to support location-aware read and write operations for globally distributed application instances and clients.

Cloud Providers and Regions

Select the cloud provider and geographic region for your Atlas cluster.

Cluster Tier

Select your preferred cluster tier. Cluster tier dictates factors such as memory, storage, and IOPS specification.

Additional Cluster Settings

Configure additional cluster settings such as MongoDB version, backup, and encryption options.

View Clusters

View all clusters you have access to throughout all organizations and projects.

Modify a Cluster

Reconfigure an existing cluster.

Pause, Resume, or Terminate a Cluster

Pause, resume, or terminate an existing cluster.

Manage Cluster Lifecycle

Manage major version upgrades and configure maintenance windows for your cluster.