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1. rondouglas
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I get the error message "Could not connect to the database" at the top of my homepage. The site was running fine and I'm not aware of any changes made that would have suddenly caused this. The site is http://helpgetridof.com

   Please advise.

2. Matt Martz
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I have a work in progress FAQ that has some information on this. Take a look at it http://codex.wordpress.org/User:Sivel/FAQ#Determining_the_cause_to_.27Error_establishing_a_database_connection.27_or_similar_error

   There is a link to a script that can test your mysql connection information from wp-config.php and will give you more detailed information.

3. Shane G
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Hi,

   - Username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect. Please check with PHPMyAdmin and correct it or reset it. Also make necessary changes in wp-config.php file.

   - Make sure that you have typed correct host name in wp-config.php file.

   - Your hosting service provider’s database server is down. Hence, take a support from your hosting service provider.

   Thanks,

   Shane G.

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