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Posted by fayroozabader
fayroozabader
3,829 Points

WP: "Error establishing a database connection"

I completed the Extra Credit task: Uninstall 1-click WP install and then try the manual 5-min install. I deleted the database and overwrote the old WP files on the server with the new install. I also set up a new database in CPanel. When I tried to get back into WP-admin area I got the above message. I then tried to fill in the DB fields in the WP-Config file, but I don't know what the 'localhost' is supposed to be? I have a web hosting with WebHostingforStudents. I've emailed support in CPanel, but no response as yet? Can anyone advise what I'm doing wrong?

Mate Maksan
Mate Maksan
2,395 Points
Mate Maksan
Mate Maksan
2,395 Points

In CPanel you should add database, user and connect/add user to that databese. In config file you have to add database name, user and password. DB_HOST should stay 'localhost'.

/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define('DB_NAME', 'database name');

/** MySQL database username */
define('DB_USER', 'database user');

/** MySQL database password */
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password');

/** MySQL hostname */
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');