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  1. Documentation
  2. DOCS-14143

Incorrect mongod.conf file location for brew on Apple Silicon

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    • Resolution: Fixed
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    • Server_Docs_20231030
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    • manual, Server
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    • macOS Big Sur
      Version 11.1

      MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)

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      The instructions to start MongoDB Community on macOS indicate the mongod.conf file is located at:

      /usr/local/etc/mongod.conf

      But according to Homebrew, it's located at (which is correct):

      /opt/homebrew/etc/mongod.conf

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            andrew.feierabend@mongodb.com Andrew Feierabend (Inactive)
            brian.leonard@mongodb.com Brian Leonard
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              3 years, 5 days ago