# View MongoDB Clusters

After successfully configuring your MongoDB clusters, you can modify specific details, restore backups, or delete a specific cluster if it is no longer required.

To modify the values, follow these steps:

* In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **MongoDB**. A list of all MongoDB clusters is displayed.

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**Result:** You can view the total number of resources allocated and the list of all clusters in addition to the following details:

* **NAME:** Displays the name of the cluster. Select the name of the cluster to view its [<mark style="color:blue;">details</mark>](#view-individual-cluster-details).
* **STATE:** Displays the state of the respective cluster:
  * **BUSY:** When the cluster is being created or updated. For example, after creation, modifying its details, or after restoration.
  * **AVAILABLE:** When the cluster is available and running normally.
  * **DESTROYING:** When the cluster is being deleted.
  * **FAILED:** An error occurred.
* **LOCATION:** Displays the location where the cluster is located.
* **INSTANCES:** Displays the number of instances.
* **VERSION:** The version selected during cluster creation.
* **EDITION:** The edition selected during cluster creation.
* **OPTIONS:** Select ![Options menu](/files/zMw81MF9KCPxOHBMLSog) to perform the following:
  * **Details:** Select to view the [<mark style="color:blue;">details</mark>](#view-individual-cluster-details) of the respective cluster.
  * **Edit:** Select to [<mark style="color:blue;">edit</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/update-mongodb-cluster.md) the respective cluster.
  * **Delete:** Select to delete the corresponding cluster. In the dialog box that appears, select **Delete** to confirm deletion. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Delete a MongoDB Cluster</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/delete-cluster.md).<br>
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![List of MongoDB clusters](/files/PxF8SyRStFnkkOW002bp)

## View individual Cluster details

You can view the details of a specific cluster. To do so, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **MongoDB**.

A list of all MongoDB clusters is displayed.

2\. Select a cluster from the list by clicking on its name. Alternatively, click **Details** in the **OPTIONS** column.

![Cluster selection to view its details](/files/LmLDvPIwZaPXviXg4Ued)

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**Result:** You can copy the cluster's **Cluster UUID** and **Connection URI** from the **Cluster details** tab. Additionally, you can also do the following:

* [<mark style="color:blue;">Edit a MongoDB Cluster</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/update-mongodb-cluster.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Delete a MongoDB cluster</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/delete-cluster.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Restore a MongoDB Cluster through the DCD</mark>](/cloud/databases/mongodb/how-tos/restore-mongodb-cluster.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Define roles</mark>](#user-management)
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![View the details of a MongoDB cluster](/files/SYttjihjfYoWDRPD99pH)

## User management

To assign users and define roles, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Databases** > **MongoDB**.

A list of all MongoDB clusters is displayed.

2\. Select a cluster from the list for which you want to assign users and define roles.

3\. From the **MongoDB cluster overview**, go to **User management** tab.

4\. Click **Add user** to create and manage user roles for the MongoDB cluster.

![User management](/files/CTVuWv5CvPqpFX1SG4ze)

5\. Enter the **User** name, **Password**, select the **Role** from the drop-down list that shows all MongoDB's built-in roles, and enter the **Database** name. You can add one or more roles. For more information, refer to the [<mark style="color:blue;">MongoDB Documentation</mark>](https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/reference/built-in-roles/).

![Define roles](/files/PFF1zAzefnV8bVFNR9sj)

6\. Click **Add**.

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**Result:** The user is successfully created and displayed in the **Manage users** overview page.
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![Successful user creation](/files/bblkHTgJg2i4N87JNOGW)

You can edit the user's password, role, and database details or delete the user from the **Manage users** page.


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