Help!!!!! Please

[dcoates]

I want to install my forum on this site with my website I have the files up loaded, I have intermediate level php, then got to the install:

1. I made a database phpBB3 in MySQL

2. entered localhost as data base server host name

3. entered phpBB3 as database name

4. entered my x10 username as the username

5. entered my x10 password as the password

but I keep getting this error
Could not connect to the database, see error message below.
Access denied for user 'dcoates'@'localhost' to database 'phpBB3'
Anyone know why I am getting this error. I am new to php and MySQL so I am probably doing something wrong.

Do I have to create a table?


Silly me I forgot to put dcoates_phpBB3 as database not phpBB3 so I fixed it myself

 

[orthiac]

First, it would be a good idea to create a separate user to apply to the database. Then you need to give the user rights to the database. This can be done through the MySQL settings of your control panel.
This is also where you will see the user and database name that you should use in the phpBB configuration.

(usually they will begin with your site prefix - ex. "dcoates_phpBB3")

 

[diabolo]

your username should be

'cpanelname_dbusername'
same with all the other
it has to have your 'cpanelname_' in front of it

 

[tittat]

post here the exact way you typed your database name name database username here.So that we can verify it is in right format.Please dont post your password
Make sure you are assigned the required permission as orthiac told.

 

[sunils]

Silly me I forgot to put dcoates_phpBB3 as database not phpBB3 so I fixed it myself

Since you said you have fixed the issue yourself, i am closing this thread currently. If you still have the problem, either reopen this thread or send me a pm to reopen this thread.
Best of luck in setting up the site.