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Hi, I'm trying to install on my server. It is using CPanel, I also have access to the WHM.
I continue to get 'unable to connect to database' on my screen. I have tried every 'fix' I have found in this forum.

My username and database names both have underscores, I cannot change this. I have seen reports that this is no longer a problem.

I have tried to enable remote access, that has not worked.

I have also check and double checked all permissions are proper.

I have only alpha-numeric characters in all my usernames/passwords.

please help!
 
elyon replied on at Permalink Reply
elyon
Have you used other databases on your site before? Have you checked to see that the URL for the database is correct?

Some servers require you to have a completely different and bizarre host name in order to link up to your database. Others require that you use "localhost" to refer to itself
Gregagnew replied on at Permalink Reply
I have not used other databases on this site before, however the server is labeled as 'localhost' in myPHPadmin
Gregagnew replied on at Permalink Reply
The issue has been resolved. I'm not sure why. I did a re-install and ignored all instructions given on the forums. I simply followed the instructions on the database connection page. Thanks!