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# System Env Path Setting

## System Path Setting

To set the **system environment variable PATH** for **MongoDB Shell (mongosh)**, follow these steps based on your operating system:

### **Windows**

1. **Find the mongosh Path**
   * Default location:

     ```makefile
     C:\Program Files\MongoDB\mongosh\bin
     ```
2. **Set PATH Variable**
   * Open **Start Menu** and search for **"Environment Variables"**
   * Click **"Edit the system environment variables"**
   * In the **System Properties** window, click **"Environment Variables"**
   * Under **System variables**, find **Path** and click **Edit**
   * Click **New**, then paste:

     ```makefile
     C:\Program Files\MongoDB\mongosh\bin
     ```
   * Click **OK** to save changes.
3. **Verify**
   * Open **Command Prompt (cmd) or Windows PowerShell terminal** and type:

     ```bash
     mongosh
     ```
   * If it launches, the configuration is successful.

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### **MacOS & Linux**

1. **Find the mongosh Path**
   * Default Homebrew install path:

     ```bash
     /opt/homebrew/bin/mongosh
     ```
2. **Set PATH Variable**
   * Open **Terminal** and run:

     ```bash
     echo 'export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
     ```

     or for **Zsh** (default shell in macOS newer versions):

     ```bash
     echo 'export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
     ```
3. **Apply Changes**

   ```bash
   source ~/.bashrc   # For Bash
   source ~/.zshrc    # For Zsh
   ```
4. **Verify**

   ```bash
   mongosh
   ```

   If it starts successfully, the setup is complete.

This ensures you can use **mongosh** from any terminal or command prompt session without specifying the full path. 🚀