How to Install PyMongo in Python Step by Step

PyMongo is the official MongoDB driver for Python. It allows you to interact with MongoDB databases easily. This guide will help you install PyMongo step by step.

Prerequisites

Before installing PyMongo, ensure you have Python installed. You can check this by running python --version in your terminal.

 
python --version

Python 3.9.0

If Python is not installed, download it from the official website. Also, ensure you have pip, Python's package manager.

Install PyMongo Using pip

The easiest way to install PyMongo is using pip. Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command.

 
pip install pymongo

Successfully installed pymongo-4.3.3

This will install the latest version of PyMongo. If you encounter a ModuleNotFoundError, refer to our guide on How To Solve ModuleNotFoundError: No module named in Python.

Verify the Installation

After installation, verify PyMongo is installed correctly. Open a Python shell and import PyMongo.

 
import pymongo
print(pymongo.__version__)

4.3.3

If you see the version number, PyMongo is installed successfully.

Install a Specific Version of PyMongo

Sometimes, you may need a specific version of PyMongo. Use the following command to install a particular version.

 
pip install pymongo==4.2.0

Successfully installed pymongo-4.2.0

This ensures compatibility with your project requirements.

Upgrade PyMongo

To upgrade PyMongo to the latest version, use the following command.

 
pip install --upgrade pymongo

This will fetch and install the latest stable release.

Install PyMongo in a Virtual Environment

It's good practice to use a virtual environment. This keeps your project dependencies isolated.

First, create a virtual environment.

 
python -m venv myenv

Activate the virtual environment.

 
source myenv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
myenv\Scripts\activate    # Windows

Now, install PyMongo inside the virtual environment.

 
pip install pymongo

Connect to MongoDB Using PyMongo

Once installed, you can connect to a MongoDB database. Here's a simple example.

 
from pymongo import MongoClient

# Connect to MongoDB
client = MongoClient("mongodb://localhost:27017/")

# List all databases
print(client.list_database_names())

['admin', 'local', 'test']

This confirms your connection to MongoDB is working.

Conclusion

Installing PyMongo is straightforward with pip. Always verify the installation and consider using a virtual environment. Now you're ready to work with MongoDB in Python.

If you face any issues, check our guide on How To Solve ModuleNotFoundError: No module named in Python for troubleshooting.