Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can't contact the database server at mysql. This could mean your host's database server is down.
Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
Are you sure that the database server is running?
If you're unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums.
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bryansherwood
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
I've been using Wordpress for over a month now and have had no problems with this issue until today. I host through Yahoo Small Business who is a preferred partner for Wordpress. Not sure what's going on. Any other suggestions?
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Using Yahoo Small Business too. An have this problem. had this last week and it got 'fixed' by itself. Is ita problem with Yahoo or WP?
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Or is this problem specific to a theme. I am using Blix
bryansherwood
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Those are good questions Teejay. I don't think it's theme-related since I'm using a different theme than you.
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
wh-php@yahoo-inc.com
Please email Yahoo tech support at above address.
mhabib19
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
having the same problem from early morning today. I called Yahoo web hosting CS, and also emailed to this address, wh-php@yahoo-inc.com. No success yet. Any thoughts?
kberenson
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Having same problem with Yahoo hosting. Also sent an email to Yahoo (no word yet) and tried repairing SQL database, which did not help.
amandadoerty
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Same problem here, on Yahoo hosting. Also using a different theme, so I suppose it's something with Yahoo.
why have i seen more than my fair share of PPL having problems with Yahoo hosting? it seems that Yahoo is no help when it comes to WP.
if anyone is interested, i will be happy to allocate free space to you guys that are having trouble with Yahoo at no charge ...
DesignPastor
marsalatea
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi! Guess what? I'm having the same problem too ... and mine's also hosted with Yahoo. And I've just managed to import my posts from my blogger blog last night using RSS!!!
marsalatea ... i got the fwollowing when i went to your site:
Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can't contact the database server at mysql. This could mean your host's database server is down.
* Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
* Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
* Are you sure that the database server is running?
If you're unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums.
marsalatea
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi DP, Just noticed your post. Are you from an ISP?
an ISP? Internet Service Provider ? no.
i just own a web server and can set up an account with control panel access.
i am offering this FREE - AT NO CHARGE - seeing that many people are having problems with Yahoo.
amandadoerty
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Teejay08 (or anyone else who has previously had this problem with Yahoo) - how long did it take to 'fix' itself? I had the problem a few times on and off yesterday, and now it hasn't been working since last night.
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
My think it took about 7-8 hours last time.
Its time to consider another host, unless Yahoo says something otherwise.
marsalatea
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
That's really generous of you. I'd love to check it out. What's your URL?
davidcree
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
I'm with blue host and it's saying wrong username and not allowing login, just this morning.
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
davidcree, if Bluehost has the same problem, is it then a Wordpress issue?
I was getting ready to switch from Yahoo...sounds its something elese...?
marsalatea: like i said .. our site is still under development ...
i do not want to release the actual URL yet until me and my ministry/web design/ business partner are ready for our site to go live .. he is currently converting the design into WP ..
but i will be glad to set you up if interested ... you may contact me regarding the details via my email address:
designpastor at gmail dot com
Guys, if you did NOT change anything since it worked and till now (no plugins installed, no tweaking themes etc.) then it is obviously a host issue.
With the big Y it happens more often than you think... and it could happen with any host, actually.
If it was a WP issue then everybody's blog should be down.
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Moshu, What are the chances of not being fully corrected again?
amandadoerty
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Hmm.. how often would you say it happens with Yahoo?
I am not sure I understand what you mean by "fully corrected".
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Well, what if I am not able to log in again?
And whats a ‘tweaking’ theme?
teejay08
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its back ON now.
marsalatea
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
It's definitly a host issue, cos my WP hosted blog's fine and so's my Blogger one. Not the Yahoo-hosted one though. how sad can that be?
davidcree
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Bluehost is still not working, I can't login, and none of my side navigation is showing up. www.davidcree.com
YahooGuy
Member
Posted 2 years ago #
Last week, we tried an upgraded piece of software in one of our farms as part of our regular efforts to make our FastCGI environment even faster. Although this upgraded component tested smoothly in QA, one database server in the farm required some additional work. This caused the 'unable to connect to db' errors many of you saw recently. The db server work happened as soon as we learned about this issue and we believe will no longer cause issues. We're monitoring the associated box closely and will react quickly if anything needs further attention.
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