Can’t run install.php

  • Resolved jopica

    (@jopica-1)


    8 years, 3 months ago

    I run my own website on my own (Ubuntu 16.04) desktop.
    Having already Apache2 installed, I installed mysql and php7.0. Then downloaded “latest.tar.gz” from www.ads-software.com, extracted the files, copied them to a sub-directory of my website root directory (example_mysite.com/blog) and set DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_HOST to appropriate values on the wp-config.php file.
    Now the problem: When I try to run/install “localhost/blog/wp-admin/install.php” I get the message:
    “Error establishing a database connection”.
    I have tried all I know and could think of (and read about) without success. I AM DAMNED FRUSTRATED!!!
    Why is this so hard/tricky? Any help/suggestions are very welcome. Thanks.

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    One of those four DB values (or more than one) is incorrect. Is mysqld up and running? Can you connect from the mysql command line using those values?

    mysql -u db_user -pdb_password -h db_host db_name

    Thread Starter jopica

    (@jopica-1)

    Thank you Steve. My ignorance is bothersome even to me ??
    I did not relate the DP_PASSWORD in the wp-config.php file with the mysql (wordpress) password.
    The password I had in the config file was the password to log onto wordpress admin pages.
    So it looks like it is going to work. I have now the page to install the site.
    Thanks a million.

    Hi Dear
    I have a problem.
    when I want to connect to jetpack from my wp-pannel it’s show me:
    ( The Jetpack server was unable to communicate with your site [HTTP 403]. Ask your web host if they allow connections from WordPress.com. If you need further assistance, contact Jetpack Support: https://jetpack.com/support/)
    I want your help as soon as possible;Please.
    Best Regards

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