New install – MySQL error

  • This is the first time I’ve tried installing wordpress.

    I get this message when I attempt to do the install:
    Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL which is required for WordPress.

    I’m pretty certain I have all of the config info correct. Is this something I need to fix on my host, or is this error too vague for a specific answer?

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  • Moderator Dion Hulse

    (@dd32)

    Meta Developer

    Put simply, your PHP Install does not have the ‘MySQL’ extension loaded.

    You’ll need to have your host edit the php.ini file to enable the mysql extension.

    A alternate solution which has been suggested in the past is to add this to your wp-config.php file:
    @dl( (PHP_SHLIB_SUFFIX == 'dll' ? 'php_' : '') . 'mysql' . PHP_SHLIB_SUFFIX)
    I’d suggest you get in contact with your host in preference though.

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