rs.reconfig()¶

rs.reconfig(configuration[, force])¶

Parameters:	configuration – A document that specifies the configuration of a replica set. force – Optional. Specify `{ force: true }` as the force parameter to force the replica set to accept the new configuration even if a majority of the members are not accessible. Use with caution, as this can lead to rollback situations.

Initializes a new replica set configuration. This function will disconnect the shell briefly and forces a reconnection as the replica set renegotiates which node will be primary. As a result, the shell will display an error even if this command succeeds.

rs.reconfig() provides a wrapper around the “replSetReconfig” database command.

rs.reconfig() overwrites the existing replica set configuration. Retrieve the current configuration object with rs.conf(), modify the configuration as needed and then use rs.reconfig() to submit the modified configuration object.

To reconfigure a replica set, use the following sequence of operations:

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conf = rs.conf()

// modify conf to change configuration

rs.reconfig(conf)

If you want to force the reconfiguration if a majority of the set isn’t connected to the current member, or you’re issuing the command against a secondary, use the following form:

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conf = rs.conf()

// modify conf to change configuration

rs.reconfig(conf, { force: true } )

Warning

Forcing a rs.reconfig() can lead to rollback situations and other difficult to recover from situations. Exercise caution when using this option.