# MongoDB Atlas ## Register the service Go to mongodb.com/cloud/atlas and [`Start Free`](https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas/register). ![](https://i.imgur.com/cA40IAh.jpg) Register an account: ![](https://i.imgur.com/n2rLrOx.png) Accept the TOS: ![](https://i.imgur.com/LvtGajT.png) ## Create a cluster Once registered, click the `Create a cluster` in the FREE section: ![](https://i.imgur.com/w55rO01.jpg) Make some choices: ![](https://i.imgur.com/8EeBB62.png) Wait for the cluster to be ready: ![](https://i.imgur.com/0gRiOxr.png) ## Setup Once your cluster is ready, click the `connect` button: ![](https://i.imgur.com/fWsAnki.jpg) Allow Access from Anywhere: ![](https://i.imgur.com/sFGvNtD.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/rArEuf4.jpg) and setup credentials: ![](https://i.imgur.com/SgGbjEq.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/owjiJz9.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/YlazG7c.jpg) All done! ## Connect to your cluster ![](https://i.imgur.com/oEwGaZi.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/RH8Tpub.jpg) In Compass, paste the URI and replace with your password, then click `CONNECT`: ![](https://i.imgur.com/ELpulEo.png) ![](https://i.imgur.com/GAetjAP.png) :raised_hands: