Title: Database Server Running???
Last modified: November 25, 2024

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# Database Server Running???

 *  [fthckn02](https://wordpress.org/support/users/fthckn02/)
 * (@fthckn02)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-server-running/)
 * So i deleted xampp and re downloaded because of a few issues and when i try going
   back on to my page and everything, i have to create everything from zero/i have
   to login. Im not sure what is going on but ill copy the text here:
 * Error establishing a database connection
 * This either means that the username and password information in your `wp-config.
   php` file is incorrect or that contact with the database server at `localhost`
   could not be established. 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?
 * If you are unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host.
   If you still need help you can always visit the [WordPress support forums](https://wordpress.org/support/forums/).
 * [Try Again](http://localhost/MyWordPress/wp-admin/setup-config.php?step=1)
 * Im not sure what a database server is and thats probably what the problem im 
   having is. If anyone can help i would appreciate it
    -  This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/).
      Reason: moved to Localhost Installs since this is a localhost install
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fdatabase-server-running%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Moderator [threadi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/threadi/)
 * (@threadi)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-server-running/#post-18157712)
 * XAMPP is a package of services with which you can use WordPress on your local
   computer for testing. One of the services is also a database service. What WordPress
   needs from you is access data to this database server and the database you have
   prepared so that WordPress can install itself.
 * Since your question is more clearly related to XAMPP than WordPress, I would 
   recommend their community forum for questions: [https://www.apachefriends.org/community.html](https://www.apachefriends.org/community.html)

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 * [connection](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/connection/)
 * [database](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/database/)

 * In: [Localhost Installs](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/localhost-installs/)
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 * Last reply from: [threadi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/threadi/)
 * Last activity: [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-server-running/#post-18157712)
 * Status: not resolved

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