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1. okbrowder
   Member
   Posted 3 weeks ago #

   I have mySQL installed on my local computer and I'm trying to set up WordPress 2.5 here.
   I can create a database with myphpadmin but nowhere does it ask for a password.
   When I try to put info into wp-config it requires a password to the wordpress database.
   Ergo... the install.php will not work.

   Can anyone help? I would deeply appreciate it. I would like to get WordPress running on my local server.

   Thanks to all.

   Ken

2. Otto42
   Moderator
   Posted 3 weeks ago #

   No password is a bad idea, but perfectly acceptable. Just leave the password blank in the wp-config.php file:

   define('DB_PASSWORD', '');

   I do the same for local installations when making test systems.

3. okbrowder
   Member
   Posted 3 weeks ago #

   Thanks Otto. I'll try that and let you know how it goes. :D

4. okbrowder
   Member
   Posted 3 weeks ago #

   Tried that but install cant find the database.
   Does mySQL put in a default user? Maybe admin?
   Or do I need to set one up?

   Thanks

5. jeremyclark13
   Moderator
   Posted 3 weeks ago #

   You still have to create the user for the database. Look over these directions for a little more help.

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