MySQL Server = ?

[DaveDaDon]

how do i find mysql server address?

i made a username and database
but i dont know the address

 

[Starshine]

Most times, the server address would just be localhost.

 

[zack45668]

try localhost

 

[DaveDaDon]

dont work

 

[Starshine]

dont work

What error is it giving you?!?

 

[DaveDaDon]

www.silenthex.info/forum

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

 

[Corey]

I would suggest logging into your cPanel and clicking on the MySQL Section, inside where you create new databases there should be a link at the top with a video tutorial. Watching the tutorial should give you all the info you need.

 

[DaveDaDon]

the video wont even load

 

[Corey]

What browser are you using? The videos work for me. I'll try to write up a little tutorial later.

-Corey

 

[DaveDaDon]

firefox

 

[Corey]

Weird, it works in FF for me. I did your Settings.php file for you in your forum folder but you need to run the installation to install SMF, the database is currently empty.

-Corey

 

[DaveDaDon]

hmm alright
its because im using all the files from my old site
lemme install it first, im slow

and i found a way to view the video
i went to the link of it
https://cpanel.net/media/tutorials/addmysql.swf i believe

 

[GG-Xtreme]

If you are moving a site over, you will have to import the database to the new site, then you will have to update your config files to match the new db username and database.

 

[DaveDaDon]

ok i got it
now im just trying to see how to use a backup now

 

[vievie]

If your still trying to figure it out, usually when I transfer db's there's two ways, export the categories into a sql text file and import via the myphp feature, OR you could also just copy/paste the mysql text and run it as a query.

 

[GG-Xtreme]

The easier way would be to use the forum's 'backup database' function, then import the file in phpMyAdmin.

 

[alfren]

If you can't see the video tuturial try clicking the documentation link at the buttom of your cpanel there's a tutorial there on how to create a database.

and if your creating a database make sure that you assign your database name and database user the right privileges.