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layout: changelog
title: "MongoDB support for self-hosted Appwrite"
date: 2026-04-01
cover: /images/blog/appwrite-mongodb-partnership-self-hosted/cover.avif
tags: databases, infrastructure
---

Appwrite now supports MongoDB as a database for self-hosted installations. Starting with Appwrite 1.9.0, you can choose between MongoDB and MariaDB when setting up your instance. MongoDB is the new default.

The new web-based installation wizard walks you through the setup, including database selection, in just a few steps. Your Appwrite API stays the same regardless of which database you pick; only the underlying database changes.

[Read the announcement](/blog/post/appwrite-mongodb-partnership-self-hosted)