Download the MongoDB Community Server installer for Windows from the official MongoDB website
Run the downloaded `.msi` installer
Select the setup type
Choose `Complete` or `Custom`
Accept the license agreement
Choose whether to install MongoDB as a Windows service
Select the service account and data directory if prompted
Complete the installation
Install MongoDB Compass if desired
Add MongoDB `bin` folder to the system PATH
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell
Run `mongod –version` to verify installation
Create a data directory, such as `C:datadb`
Start MongoDB with `mongod`
Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window
Run `mongosh` to connect to MongoDB
Verify the server is running successfully