Error establishing a database connection

(@pacers)

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 localhost. 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.

I honestly have no idea how to fix this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Samuel B
(@samboll)

17 years, 2 months ago

these are values that you created when you created the mysql database

if you don’t know these values you should ask your host

bebytudor
(@bebytudor)

17 years, 2 months ago

i have the the same problem….i’ve created the data base and i have modified the wp-config-sample.php file with my database informaton and i still get the same eror…what can i do??…pls help

Samuel B
(@samboll)

17 years, 2 months ago

you figured it out, eh?

lukwarz
(@lukwarz)

17 years, 2 months ago

I’ve got the same problem.
Have been in touch with my hosting provider. I have uploaded files several times onto the server. I have changed password and updated the wp-config.php file.
I have run out of ideas how to fix this! Any clues?

lw

om_1109
(@om_1109)

17 years, 2 months ago

I am having the same problem, on shared hosting, can’t for the life of me work out what’s wrong. Help please.