# Create the MongoDB connection[¶](https://knowledge.dataiku.com/latest/courses/dss-and-nosql/dss-and-mongodb/create-connection.html#create-the-mongodb-connection "Permalink to this headline")

If you use a MongoDB data source, the first thing to do in DSS is to create the corresponding connection. In the Administration menu of DSS, under the Connections tab, click on “New connection” and select “MongoDB”:

Fill in the connection credentials as required:

Note that you are able if needed to define the connection using an advanced URI syntax.
