Change the current database context.
Section: Connect and navigate
Switch database
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use appdbExplanation
Subsequent collection operations use the selected database.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
Same sheet · prioritizing Connect and navigate
Get collection names programmatically
Return an array of collection names.
Check database stats
Inspect size, object count, and storage metrics.
Connect with a MongoDB URI
Connect directly with a full connection string.