> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos.md).

# How-Tos

Learn how to use MongoDB in the DCD. This section provides step-by-step guides to help you effectively manage your MongoDB instances within the DCD.

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**Note:** The Database Manager is available for contract administrators, owners, and users with **Access and manage DBaaS** privileges only. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Set User Privileges</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/set-user-privileges-mongodb-dcd.md).
{% endhint %}

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set User Privileges</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to assign and manage user privileges for MongoDB.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/set-user-privileges-mongodb-dcd.md">Set User Privileges</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set Up a MongoDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create and configure a MongoDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/set-up-mongodb-cluster.md">Set Up a MongoDB Cluster</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>View MongoDB Clusters</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to view a list of MongoDB clusters.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/view-clusters.md">View MongoDB Clusters</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Update a MongoDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to update an existing MongoDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/update-mongodb-cluster.md">Update a MongoDB Cluster</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Restore a MongoDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to restore a MongoDB cluster from its backup.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/restore-mongodb-cluster.md">Restore a MongoDB Cluster</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Delete a MongoDB Cluster</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to delete a MongoDB cluster.</td><td><a href="/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/delete-cluster.md">Delete a MongoDB Cluster</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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