{"id":13635,"date":"2026-03-11T10:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=13635"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:10:44","slug":"fix-mongodb-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-mongodb-on-linux","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix MongoDB on Linux Server Without Losing Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>To fix MongoDB on a Linux server<\/strong>, start by checking the service status and logs, verify disk space and permissions, validate mongod.conf, and resolve port, SELinux\/AppArmor, or auth issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If data is corrupted, restore from backup or carefully use &#8211;repair. Follow the guided steps below to diagnose and resolve most MongoDB errors safely.  If you\u2019re wondering how to fix MongoDB on Linux server environments (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky), this step by step guide walks you through the exact checks and commands I use in production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll diagnose startup failures, permission errors, WiredTiger issues, port conflicts, replication\/auth problems, and performance bottlenecks using safe, proven methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before-you-begin-safety-and-context\">Before You Begin: Safety and Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Before-You-Begin-Safety-and-Context.png\" alt=\"Before You Begin Safety and Context\" class=\"wp-image-14126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Before-You-Begin-Safety-and-Context.png 1168w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Before-You-Begin-Safety-and-Context-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MongoDB issues range from simple service misconfigurations to storage corruption. Always prioritize data safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a recent backup or snapshot before repair or upgrade steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know your install source (MongoDB official packages vs distro community packages).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service name is usually <code>mongod<\/code>; config file often lives at <code>\/etc\/mongod.conf<\/code>; data lives in <code>\/var\/lib\/mongo<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-check-service-status-and-logs\">Step 1: Check Service Status and Logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with systemd and MongoDB logs. Most \u201cMongoDB failed to start\u201d problems are explained there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Status and last errors\nsudo systemctl status mongod --no-pager\nsudo journalctl -u mongod -xe --no-pager\n\n# MongoDB's own log (path may vary per config)\nsudo tail -n 200 \/var\/log\/mongodb\/mongod.log\n# or\nsudo tail -n 200 \/var\/log\/mongod\/mongod.log\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Note any errors such as \u201cEADDRINUSE\u201d (port in use), \u201cPermission denied,\u201d WiredTiger messages, or configuration parsing failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-verify-environment-basics\">Step 2: Verify Environment Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disk-space-memory-and-file-descriptors\">Disk Space, Memory, and File Descriptors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>df -h\nfree -m\nulimit -n\n# Increase temporarily for current shell if too low (&lt; 64000 often problematic)\nulimit -n 64000\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>MongoDB needs adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/check-disk-space-files-in-linux\/\">disk space<\/a>, memory, and open files. Low resources can prevent startup or cause crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"confirm-version-and-binaries\">Confirm Version and Binaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>mongod --version\nmongo --version  # or mongosh --version\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixed versions between binaries and data files or partial upgrades can break startup. If using the official MongoDB repo, the package is typically <code>mongodb-org<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-validate-mongod-conf\">Step 3: Validate mongod.conf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One mis typed value in <code>\/etc\/mongod.conf<\/code> can prevent MongoDB from starting. Confirm YAML syntax, paths, and networking settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Common locations\nsudo nano \/etc\/mongod.conf\n\n# Typical fields\n# storage:\n#   dbPath: \/var\/lib\/mongo\n#   journal:\n#     enabled: true\n# systemLog:\n#   destination: file\n#   path: \/var\/log\/mongodb\/mongod.log\n#   logAppend: true\n# net:\n#   port: 27017\n#   bindIp: 127.0.0.1,10.0.0.5\n# security:\n#   authorization: enabled\n# replication:\n#   replSetName: rs0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>dbPath<\/strong> exists and owned by the MongoDB user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>bindIp<\/strong> includes the correct IPs. For remote access, add your server\u2019s private\/public IP cautiously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>port<\/strong> is not conflicting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>authorization<\/strong> matches your user setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>replication<\/strong> set name is consistent across nodes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-fix-file-and-directory-permissions\">Step 4: Fix File and Directory Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Ubuntu\/Debian often uses user:group 'mongodb'\nsudo chown -R mongodb:mongodb \/var\/lib\/mongo \/var\/log\/mongodb\nsudo chmod 700 \/var\/lib\/mongo\nsudo chmod 640 \/var\/log\/mongodb\/mongod.log\n\n# RHEL\/CentOS\/Alma\/Rocky often uses 'mongod'\nsudo chown -R mongod:mongod \/var\/lib\/mongo \/var\/log\/mongodb\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Permission errors are frequent. Ensure the database and log directories are writable by the MongoDB service user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-resolve-port-and-socket-conflicts\">Step 5: Resolve Port and Socket Conflicts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If port 27017 is already in use, MongoDB won\u2019t start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo ss -ltnp | grep 27017\n# or\nsudo netstat -ltnp | grep 27017\n\n# Kill stale processes carefully:\nsudo kill -9 &lt;PID&gt;\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, change <code>net.port<\/code> in <code>mongod.conf<\/code> and update firewall rules accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-check-firewall-selinux-and-apparmor\">Step 6: Check Firewall, SELinux, and AppArmor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"firewall-rules\">Firewall Rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># firewalld (RHEL family)\nsudo firewall-cmd --add-port=27017\/tcp --permanent\nsudo firewall-cmd --reload\n\n# UFW (Ubuntu\/Debian)\nsudo ufw allow 27017\/tcp\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use allowlists:<\/strong> restrict remote access to internal IPs or trusted hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selinux-rhel-family\">SELinux (RHEL family)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Temporarily set permissive (for testing only)\nsudo setenforce 0\n\n# Properly label data path and allow port\nsudo semanage port -a -t mongod_port_t -p tcp 27017 || true\nsudo chcon -R -t mongod_var_lib_t \/var\/lib\/mongo\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apparmor-ubuntu\">AppArmor (Ubuntu)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If AppArmor blocks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/access-file-manager-in-cpanel\/\">file access<\/a>, adjust the profile for mongod or temporarily disable it for testing. Re-enable with correct allowances afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-handle-wiredtiger-and-data-corruption-safely\">Step 7: Handle WiredTiger and Data Corruption Safely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Errors like \u201cWiredTiger.turtle is not valid\u201d or \u201ccorruption detected\u201d suggest storage issues. Your safest path is restoring verified backups or resyncing from a healthy replica set member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best practice:<\/strong> Restore from backup or resync from another node.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last resort:<\/strong> Use <code>--repair<\/code> on a stopped service (can be slow and may result in data loss).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Stop service\nsudo systemctl stop mongod\n\n# Run repair with the same dbPath\nsudo -u mongodb mongod --config \/etc\/mongod.conf --repair\n# or\nsudo -u mongod mongod --config \/etc\/mongod.conf --repair\n\n# Start service\nsudo systemctl start mongod\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If repair fails repeatedly, restore from backup or perform initial sync in a replica set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-8-fix-authentication-and-keyfile-problems\">Step 8: Fix Authentication and KeyFile Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When <code>authorization: <\/code><\/strong><code>enabled<\/code>, you must have an admin user. For replica sets with keyFile, the file must exist and have strict permissions (600).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Example: create admin user (do this only once, when you can auth locally)\nmongosh --port 27017\nuse admin\ndb.createUser({ user: \"siteAdmin\", pwd: \"STRONG_PASSWORD\", roles: &#91;\"root\"] })\n\n# KeyFile permissions (replica sets)\nsudo chown mongod:mongod \/etc\/mongod.keyfile\nsudo chmod 600 \/etc\/mongod.keyfile\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-9-repair-common-configuration-pitfalls\">Step 9: Repair Common Configuration Pitfalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wrong bindIp:<\/strong> Use <code>127.0.0.1<\/code> for local only; add server IP for remote access. Avoid <code>0.0.0.0<\/code> on public servers without firewall rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invalid paths:<\/strong> Ensure <code>dbPath<\/code> and log path exist and match permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ReplicaSet mismatch:<\/strong> All nodes must use the same <code>replSetName<\/code> and be able to reach each other over the network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YAML indentation:<\/strong> One space error can break parsing. Validate with <code>yamllint<\/code> if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-10-reinstall-or-upgrade-without-losing-data\">Step 10: Reinstall or Upgrade Without Losing Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If packages are broken, reinstall from the official MongoDB repository without touching the data directory. Always back up before package changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># Ubuntu\/Debian: Add MongoDB official repo (example for 6.0; adjust for your distro)\n# See mongodb.com\/docs\/manual\/tutorial\/install-mongodb-on-ubuntu\/\n\n# Install\/repair packages\nsudo apt-get update\nsudo apt-get install -y mongodb-org\n\n# RHEL\/CentOS\/Alma\/Rocky\nsudo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-yum-on-linux\/\">yum install<\/a> -y mongodb-org\n# or\nsudo dnf install -y mongodb-org\n\n# After reinstall, start and enable\nsudo systemctl enable --now mongod\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading across major versions may require a specific upgrade path. Review the MongoDB release notes for compatibility and backup before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-docker-on-linux\">Fix Docker on Linux Server &#8211; Docker Recovery Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-by-symptom\">Troubleshooting by Symptom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mongod-failed-to-start\">\u201cmongod failed to start\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <code>journalctl -u mongod<\/code> and <code>mongod.log<\/code> for a precise error string.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify permissions on <code>\/var\/lib\/mongo<\/code> and <code>\/var\/log\/mongodb<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm YAML syntax and values in <code>\/etc\/mongod.conf<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure port 27017 is free, firewall allows traffic, and SELinux\/AppArmor permits access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validate disk space and RAM availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eaddrinuse-port-in-use\">\u201cEADDRINUSE\u201d (Port in use)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the conflicting process with <code>ss<\/code> or <code>netstat<\/code> and stop it, or change MongoDB\u2019s port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove stale lock\/socket files in <code>\/tmp<\/code> if applicable after ensuring no running instance remains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wiredtiger-corruption\">WiredTiger Corruption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prefer restore or replica resync over <code>--repair<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you must repair, stop the service and run <code>mongod --repair<\/code> with the correct config.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"authentication-failures\">Authentication Failures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the admin user exists and you\u2019re using correct credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For replica sets, the keyFile must exist on all nodes with identical content and mode 600.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-slowness-or-high-i-o\">Performance Slowness or High I\/O<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check slow queries using the profiler and add appropriate indexes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure adequate IOPS on storage and enough RAM for your working set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase <code>ulimit -n<\/code>, disable Transparent Huge Pages (THP), and consider NUMA settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-clean-minimal-mongod-conf\">Example: Clean, Minimal mongod.conf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>storage:\n  dbPath: \/var\/lib\/mongo\n  journal:\n    enabled: true\nsystemLog:\n  destination: file\n  path: \/var\/log\/mongodb\/mongod.log\n  logAppend: true\nprocessManagement:\n  fork: false\nnet:\n  port: 27017\n  bindIp: 127.0.0.1\nsecurity:\n  authorization: enabled\n# replication:\n#   replSetName: rs0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Start locally with loopback only, verify it runs, then add external IPs and replication settings as needed with proper firewalling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-escalate-or-seek-help\">When to Escalate or Seek Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If logs indicate persistent corruption, repeated crashes, or complex replica set issues, consider professional help. At YouStable, our Linux and database engineers can audit your stack, fix MongoDB at the OS and configuration level, restore performance, and set up backups and monitoring, so your workloads stay reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pro-tips-from-real-world-operations\">Pro Tips from Real World Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always read the first fatal error in mongod.log.<\/strong> Later errors often cascade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate backups and test restores monthly.<\/strong> Especially before upgrades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep OS and MongoDB on supported versions.<\/strong> Old kernels or filesystems can trigger odd failures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Separate data and logs onto performant disks.<\/strong> Filesystem latency kills throughput.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor with alerts.<\/strong> Use metrics for disk, RAM, connections, replication lag, and opcounters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-checklist-quick-fix-flow\">Final Checklist: Quick Fix Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>systemctl and logs: <\/strong>identify the exact error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disk, memory, ulimit:<\/strong> ensure adequate resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permissions and paths:<\/strong> fix dbPath\/log ownership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Config:<\/strong> validate YAML, bindIp, port, auth, replSetName.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network:<\/strong> firewall, SELinux\/AppArmor rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data integrity:<\/strong> prefer restore\/resync; use <code>--repair<\/code> cautiously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall\/upgrade from official repos if packages are broken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765872195985\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"why-does-mongodb-fail-to-start-after-reboot\">Why does MongoDB fail to start after reboot?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Common causes include missing disk mounts, changed permissions on <code>\/var\/lib\/mongo<\/code>, port conflicts, or SELinux\/AppArmor re-enforcing policies. Check <code>systemctl status mongod<\/code>, <code>journalctl -u mongod<\/code>, verify mounts and permissions, and confirm firewall\/SELinux settings survived the reboot.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765872212355\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-check-mongodb-logs-on-linux\">How do I check MongoDB logs on Linux?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use <code>journalctl -u mongod -xe<\/code> for service-level messages and tail MongoDB\u2019s own log, typically <code>\/var\/log\/mongodb\/mongod.log<\/code>. The exact path is configured in <code>\/etc\/mongod.conf<\/code> under <code>systemLog.path<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765872227349\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"is-it-safe-to-run-mongod-repair\"><strong>Is it safe to run mongod &#8211;repair?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only as a last resort. <code>--repair<\/code> can be slow and may discard data. Prefer restoring from backups or resyncing from a healthy replica set member. If you proceed, stop the service, back up the data directory, and run repair with the correct config.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765872239835\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"how-do-i-fix-unauthorized-after-enabling-authentication\"><strong>How do I fix \u201cUnauthorized\u201d after enabling authentication?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Create an admin user first before enabling <code>authorization: enabled<\/code>, or temporarily disable auth to create it. Then connect with admin credentials. In replica sets, ensure keyFile is present on all nodes with mode 600 and identical content.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765872249641\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \" class=\"rank-math-question \" id=\"whats-the-quickest-way-to-open-mongodb-to-a-remote-app-securely\">What\u2019s the quickest way to open MongoDB to a remote app securely?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Add your app server\u2019s IP to <code>bindIp<\/code>, allow TCP 27017 only from that IP via firewall, keep authentication enabled, and use strong user credentials with least privilege roles. 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