database connection issue

  • thooker007

    (@thooker007)


    3 years, 8 months ago

    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:3306. This could mean your host’s database server is down.

    Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
    Are you sure you have typed the correct hostname?
    Are you sure the database server is running?

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • peterv74

    (@peterv74)

    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hello

    Looks like you are installing WordPress manually in a domain using a copy of an already installed WordPress.

    Would be easier if you use the Softaculous App Installer in your Cpanel to install because it creates all the Database Details for you and it will provide easy access to the admin in case you forgot your admin password.

    If you prefer to migrate an already installed WordPress site let us know, so we can provide more information on that matter.

    I hope this can be of use to you.

    Best regards from QVcreative.

    • This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by peterv74.
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    Thread Starter thooker007

    (@thooker007)

    3 years, 8 months ago

    thanks for the response. I will give it a try and get back to you

    Thread Starter thooker007

    (@thooker007)

    3 years, 8 months ago

    did not work

    peterv74

    (@peterv74)

    3 years, 8 months ago

    You could install WordPress from the Cpanel (that by far is the best option), look at the last option “Softaculous Apps Installer”, normally the WordPress installer is the first option.

    There is an option at the Cpanel under “software” named “WordPress Manager by Softaculous”, that will lead to the same installation window, let me know if you need more help at the installation window.

    If you want to try to use your WordPress in your website directory, you could use the Cpanel database menu to create an empty database with a user name and password; use the file manager to change the WordPress file named wp-config.php to wp-configbak.php, then the next time you enter at the website WordPress will show the install window and will ask for a database name (use the new one you just created), a database user (use the new one you just created) a database user password (use the new one you just created), the host (use Localhost) and the table prefix (use wp_ if you like).

    Changing the config file name must start the installation, otherwise, your WordPress copy surely needs a replacement.

    I hope this can be of use.

    Best regards.

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