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1. griblik
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   There's probably a simple answer to this, but I'm kinda stuck.

   I'm trying to install wordpress locally (so I can work on themes). I've got to the wp-admin/install.php step, and I'm getting an "Error establishing a database connection" message.

   I've edited my wp-config.php file to
   

   define('DB_NAME', 'wordpress');    // The name of the database
   define('DB_USER', 'wordpress');     // Your MySQL username
   define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password'); // ...and password
   define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');    // 99% chance you won't need to change this value

   I'm guessing the problem is around here somewhere. However, on the command line,
   mysql -u wordpress -p password
   gets me into a mysql prompt without a problem, so I know the server is running and the password is what I thought it was. From there,
   show databases;
   displays a list that includes the wordpress database.

   I've tried granting all privileges to wordpress@localhost again, and turning off the firewall, but to no avail.

   Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could try next? From what I know it should all be working now, but it's not. Any help would be much appreciated.

   G

2. griblik
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Not to worry. I started working on the live site instead and I guess this isn't really a WordPress support question anyway. I just wanted a local install because I thought it would take time to get the hang of the templates and themes for wordpress.

   As it turns out, 2 hours later I've pretty much got the blog skinned.

   Much respect to the devs - you've come up with something that's marvellously flexible and simple to work with. Thanks :)

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