Title: Data Base
Last modified: September 3, 2017

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# Data Base

 *  [blabberpen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/blabberpen/)
 * (@blabberpen)
 * [8 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/)
 * In this, my most recent attempt to Install wp, I’ve reached the wp-admin/config.
   php page, where I’m asked to give database name, user name, password, database
   host, and prefix.
 * I’ve given correct answers to those questions and checked with my server, the
   host is localhost. But I’m still getting an error message that I can’t connect
   to it.
 * Thank you in advance for any help.
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fdata-base-5%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * (@claytonjames)
 * [8 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9464975)
 * Did you assign your wordpress user full permissions on the wordpress database
   when you created it?
 *  [Meher Bala](https://wordpress.org/support/users/meher/)
 * (@meher)
 * [8 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9464987)
 * [@blabberpen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/blabberpen/) can you please
   check if the newly created user is linked and has all permission to the appropriate
   database.
 *  [Keith](https://wordpress.org/support/users/keithdriscoll/)
 * (@keithdriscoll)
 * [8 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9467788)
 * [@blabberpen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/blabberpen/) I can see that
   you are using Bluehost as your host. Why don’t you just use the one click installer?
   If you still want to continue with manual install, as others mentioned, you probably
   need to create a “user” and add the permissions from within the database section
   of your Bluehost control panel. If you continue to have trouble with that I am
   sure a quick call to Bluehost would help you resolve your issue as I have had
   very positive experiences with their support techs.
 *  Thread Starter [blabberpen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/blabberpen/)
 * (@blabberpen)
 * [8 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9470609)
 * Thanks for your help. I did make sure the user – yours truly – has all privileges.
   I still seem to be stuck at same spot – Error making databases connection. I 
   noticed this time that there were a few databases that I never sought to have,
   as well as users – usually with same name as that database – that I never sought.
   To what oage might I go for one-click install. I must admit I get confused my
   number of options presented at once.
 *  [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * (@claytonjames)
 * [8 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9471132)
 * >  I noticed this time that there were a few databases that I never sought to
   > have, as well as users – usually with same name as that database – that I never
   > sought.
 * That seems a bit odd. If there are databases you did not create in your hosting
   account, and users you did not create and authorize yourself, then you may want
   to contact your hosts support group for advice.
 * Bottom line: If the information in your wp-config.php matches exactly your WordPress
   database name, database user, and database user password, there should be no 
   error in connecting to the database.
 *  [Keith](https://wordpress.org/support/users/keithdriscoll/)
 * (@keithdriscoll)
 * [8 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9473537)
 * Sorry for late reply,
 * As [@claytonjames](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/) mentioned,
   there should not be any DB’s that you are not aware of. Sometimes though, this
   happens when people install scripts such as WordPress, Joomla, Forum software,
   etc. that require a database but you would probably be aware of any software 
   installs. Just be be sure you know what you are deleting before you 86 any databases.
 * As far as your DB username, if you want to try continuing with the manual install
   before trying an automated install, I would suggest creating a new DB user with
   NO spaces in the name or use an underscore instead of blank space. Sometimes 
   spaces in names can cause issues.
 * I use Bluehost all the time for both myself and clients and find that their control
   panel is quite intuitive. As soon as you login you should be brought to your 
   CP. Scroll down to “Websites” section and you should see “1 Click Installs”. 
   Once there WordPress is the first option under “Popular Scripts”.
 * There are many security benefits to a 1 click installer that most beginners may
   not realize. The Bluehost installer is very good at creating a secure installation.
 * Hope this helps and good luck!

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 * In: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/)
 * 6 replies
 * 4 participants
 * Last reply from: [Keith](https://wordpress.org/support/users/keithdriscoll/)
 * Last activity: [8 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/data-base-5/#post-9473537)
 * Status: not resolved

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