Can I store data in a Realm database while using Strapi headless CMS?

Posted on October 8, 2020
MongoDB Databases
Asked by asterixzzz

Anyone who knows if I can store data in a Realm database while using Strapi (Strapi.io)?

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petergartner • January 13, 2021

I have exactly the same needs. Does someone achieve this with strapi/realm?

Bobby Iliev • October 8, 2020

Hi @asterixzzz,

Yes this seems to be doable according to the documetnation here:

https://strapi.io/documentation/3.0.0-beta.x/guides/databases.html#mongodb-installation

You can follow the steps here on how to install MongoDB on your server:

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-mongodb-on-ubuntu-18-04

Regards, Bobby