Error establishing a database connection

  • 4adewale

    (@4adewale)


    1 year, 6 months ago

    I recently tried to restore a backed up WordPress Site from my drive, after all the processes involved, I still get the error : Error establishing a database connection, I have checked with my username, port number etc. What more can I look through on pls

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  • George Appiah

    (@gappiah)

    1 year, 6 months ago

    Does the database username have the appropriate privileges on the specific database name?

    minhaalex

    (@minhaalex)

    1 year, 6 months ago

    1. Double-check your wp-config.php file Make sure the database credentials in this file are 100% correct. Even a tiny typo can mess up. Open the file via FTP or your hosting file manager and verify:
    • Database name
    • Username
    • Password
    • Host (usually “localhost”, but sometimes different with some hosts)
    • Port number
    1. MySQL/Database Server Checks
    • Confirm your MySQL service is actually running
    • Verify the database exists
    • Check if the database user has proper permissions
    • Try creating a new database user specifically for WordPress if needed
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