Error
Error Code:
184
MongoDB Error 184: App Name Too Large
Description
Error 184, "Client Metadata App Name Too Large," occurs when the 'appName' field provided in the MongoDB connection string or client options exceeds the maximum allowed byte limit of 128 bytes. This prevents the client from establishing a successful connection to the MongoDB server.
Error Message
Client Metadata App Name Too Large
Known Causes
3 known causesExceeding `appName` Length Limit
The `appName` field in the MongoDB connection string or client options surpasses the maximum allowed byte length (128 bytes).
Incorrect Client Configuration
The `appName` is incorrectly set in the client application code, leading to an inadvertently long string value.
Multi-byte Character Overload
Using multi-byte characters (e.g., emojis, international characters) in `appName` causes the total byte length to exceed the 128-byte limit, even with a short character count.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service