Error Message: Can’t select database

  • Can’t select database

    When trying to install a new wp site (on a new website, and a new SQL-db) the following error message occurs.

    “We were able to connect to the database server (which means your username and password is okay) but not able to select the __dbname_______ database.“

    The SQL-db is there; the user and username are correct and authorized, but…….

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  • More than likely you used an incorrect database name. If on shared hosting the database name usually is prefixed by a username (username_databasename). Also make certain that the user has full privileges on the database.

    Thread Starter aremkay

    (@aremkay)

    Been there done that. Umpteen times. Both ways. Just did the config file again ’cause my host wanted it (even tho I supplied the exact same to them a while back.

    Let me add, that I find an unwarranted level of arrogance from the monitors here on this forum-question. I have read all the posts back to 7 years ago. No solutions offered. One guy from WP said something like “that’s all we can do from here.” Where I come from that means “go fly a kite.”

    I know it can be frustrating, for both helper and helpee, but no kite flying here today. Most of the time database connection issues are due to something simple. I suggest continuing to work with your host as they have the most insight into your setup. If anything changes or you get a different error message post back and I will do what I can.

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