rpkeane

The error was actually on the 1 and 1 side (my error). I had to call them to walk me through it. Basically, my domain name was previously set up to a different destination. I had used 1and1s Dynamic Site Builder previously to build a site. My domain was directing to that site. I had to go into the Domains area on my 1and1 Administrator Page and deactivate the site I had previously created. Then I had to

Make my Destination: Home Directory
Make my Home Directory: /wordpress

I think that when my home directory was going to my old site, it was locked and I couldn’t unlock it without 1and1. They were very helpful and walked me through this. I wouldn’t hesitate to call them.

Thanks for your replies, but I’m not sure I understand. I’m not a developer. I’ve followed all the steps to install the code from the new database that 1and1 created. When I go to run the admin on my site: https://www.prolificmagazine.com/wp-admin/install.php

I get 404 Error Not Found!

I’ve even created a new database and ran through the steps again and have the same problem.

Not sure where to see permalinks and songdogtech, I’m not sure where to add the lines you suggested.

** MySQL settings – You can get this info from your web host ** //
/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘[database name edited]‘);

/** MySQL database username */
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘[user edited]‘);

/** MySQL database password */
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘my password’);

/** MySQL hostname */
define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘[host edited]‘);

/** Database Charset to use in creating database tables. */
define(‘DB_CHARSET’, ‘utf8’);

/** The Database Collate type. Don’t change this if in doubt. */
define(‘DB_COLLATE’, ”);