Can't Create A Database

[ryanomearasdomainname98]

I can't install wordpress! It will not let me add the database information (i.e. username, password, database name, & password). I've put the exact information in the database form and then press the button to accept the info. But, once I push the button it says..."Error establishing a database connection." It shouldn't be this difficult to add wordpress. I need someone's help to solv this asap! Thanks in advance

 

[descalzo]

On a manual install you have to create the database and user ahead of time using cPanel --> MySQL Databases , remembering to add the user to the database with ALL PRIVILEGES checked.

 

[ryanomearasdomainname98]

I've tried everything. No luck. Don't understand?? It shouldn't be difficult at all. So, I still can't get it to install. Help please!!! Thanks in advance.

 

[MaestroFX1]

What is the error code ?

 

[descalzo]

1. Is it a manual install?
2. Did you create the database and user via cPanel?

 

[ryanomearasdomainname98]

I've never had this problem before.

I've tried a manual installation and it just goes to a blank white page. Following exactly wp's instruction in doing so. And yes, I've given ALL permissions from the beginning. I've also used the password created with the database and the main account password. And still no success. Strange! Never happened to me in the last 7 years that I've been installing wordpress and scripts.

 

[MaestroFX1]

Have you tried Softaculous or Fantastico for auto installation ?

 

[ryanomearasdomainname98]

No...but now i will try that. Forgot about that. Thanks

 

[MaestroFX1]

Hey never give up!

Try this (anything.php)
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<?php

echo "Bangbang-";

$a = "localhost"; //srv name
$b = "cpanelusrname_dbusrname"; //cpanelusrname_dbusrname
$c = "xxx"; ////cpanelusrname_dbusrname password
$d = "cpanelusrname_dbname";
$e = "table_name";



$f = mysql_connect ( $a , $b , $c );
if (!$f) {
echo "Auth Fail-";
}
else
{
echo "Auth Pass-";
};


$g = mysql_select_db ( $e , $f );
if (!$g) {
echo "DB Con Fail-";
}
else
{
echo "DB Con Pass-";
};

?>
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Post your result

 

[ryanomearasdomainname98]

Well, I just came back from a break. And I used the fantastico version. But, when it was finished installing...It still couldn't connect to the database. I checked to see if everything was created properly and it was. I down to my last strand of hair trying to figure out what's wrong with this?

 

[MaestroFX1]

It still couldn't connect to the database.

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Have you tried the php script ?