{"id":2810,"date":"2026-10-07T18:36:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T13:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?p=2810"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T13:06:10","slug":"how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix WordPress Database Connection Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#How_to_Fix_WordPress_Database_Connection_Error\" >How to Fix WordPress Database Connection Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#What_Causes_a_WordPress_Database_Connection_Error\" >What Causes a WordPress Database Connection Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#1_Check_Whether_the_Error_Affects_the_Entire_Website\" >1. Check Whether the Error Affects the Entire Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#2_Check_Your_Database_Credentials\" >2. Check Your Database Credentials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Important\" >Important<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#3_Verify_the_Database_Name\" >3. Verify the Database Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#4_Verify_the_Database_Username\" >4. Verify the Database Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#5_Verify_the_Database_Password\" >5. Verify the Database Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#6_Check_the_Database_Host\" >6. Check the Database Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#7_Test_the_Database_Users_Permissions\" >7. Test the Database User&#8217;s Permissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#8_Check_Whether_the_Database_Server_Is_Running\" >8. Check Whether the Database Server Is Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#9_Check_Your_Hosting_Resource_Usage\" >9. Check Your Hosting Resource Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#10_Check_Available_Disk_Space\" >10. Check Available Disk Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#11_Repair_the_WordPress_Database\" >11. Repair the WordPress Database<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Important-2\" >Important<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#12_Check_the_Database_With_phpMyAdmin\" >12. Check the Database With phpMyAdmin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#13_Repair_Corrupted_Tables_in_phpMyAdmin\" >13. Repair Corrupted Tables in phpMyAdmin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Steps\" >Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#14_Check_the_Database_Table_Prefix\" >14. Check the Database Table Prefix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#15_Check_for_Database_Problems_After_Migration\" >15. Check for Database Problems After Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#16_Check_the_WordPress_Database_Credentials_After_Changing_Hosting\" >16. Check the WordPress Database Credentials After Changing Hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#17_Check_for_Too_Many_Database_Connections\" >17. Check for Too Many Database Connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#18_Check_WordPress_Debug_Logs\" >18. Check WordPress Debug Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#19_Check_MySQL_or_MariaDB_Error_Logs\" >19. Check MySQL or MariaDB Error Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#20_Check_Recent_Plugin_or_Theme_Changes\" >20. Check Recent Plugin or Theme Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#21_Check_Database_Configuration_on_Managed_WordPress_Hosting\" >21. Check Database Configuration on Managed WordPress Hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#22_Restore_the_Database_From_a_Backup\" >22. Restore the Database From a Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#23_Common_Error_Messages_and_Their_Meaning\" >23. Common Error Messages and Their Meaning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Error_establishing_a_database_connection\" >Error establishing a database connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Access_denied_for_user\" >Access denied for user<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Unknown_database\" >Unknown database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Too_many_connections\" >Too many connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Table_doesnt_exist\" >Table doesn&#8217;t exist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#MySQL_server_has_gone_away\" >MySQL server has gone away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#24_Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\" >24. Quick Troubleshooting Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#How_to_Prevent_Database_Connection_Errors\" >How to Prevent Database Connection Errors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Keep_Reliable_Backups\" >Keep Reliable Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Monitor_Server_Resources\" >Monitor Server Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Keep_WordPress_Updated\" >Keep WordPress Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Avoid_Poorly_Maintained_Plugins\" >Avoid Poorly Maintained Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Optimize_the_Database_Carefully\" >Optimize the Database Carefully<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-database-connection-error-2\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_WordPress_Database_Connection_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix WordPress Database Connection Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>WordPress Database Connection Error<\/strong> is one of the most common problems that can make a website completely inaccessible. Instead of loading the website, visitors may see a message such as <strong>\u201cError establishing a database connection.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress stores important information\u2014including posts, pages, users, settings, and other website data\u2014in a database. When WordPress cannot communicate with that database, the website cannot load its content correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that this error is usually fixable. The cause may be incorrect database credentials, a database server outage, corrupted tables, insufficient hosting resources, or configuration problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to diagnose and fix a WordPress database connection error step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_a_WordPress_Database_Connection_Error\"><\/span>What Causes a WordPress Database Connection Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorrect database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect database username or password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect database hostname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted database tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database server downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many database connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insufficient hosting resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect <code>wp-config.php<\/code> settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems after migrating a website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect database user permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged WordPress files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server or MySQL\/MariaDB configuration problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making major changes, create a complete backup of your WordPress files and database if you still have access to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Whether_the_Error_Affects_the_Entire_Website\"><\/span>1. Check Whether the Error Affects the Entire Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, determine whether the problem affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The entire website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only the WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The database administration tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/wp-admin\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If both return a database connection error, the issue is likely related to the database configuration, server, or database service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If only certain functionality is affected, investigate plugins, themes, or specific database queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Your_Database_Credentials\"><\/span>2. Check Your Database Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first file to inspect is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp-config.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This file contains the database connection details used by WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name' );\ndefine( 'DB_USER', 'database_user' );\ndefine( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'database_password' );\ndefine( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify each value against the database information provided by your hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The four important settings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>DB_NAME<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>DB_USER<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>DB_PASSWORD<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>DB_HOST<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single incorrect character can prevent WordPress from connecting to the database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important\"><\/span>Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not share your database password publicly or paste it into support forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Verify_the_Database_Name\"><\/span>3. Verify the Database Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your hosting control panel and open the database management section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your hosting environment, you may find databases under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cPanel \u2192 MySQL Databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DirectAdmin \u2192 MySQL Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting control panel \u2192 Databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the database name with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some hosting providers automatically add an account prefix to database names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the actual database might be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>accountname_wordpress<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">while <code>wp-config.php<\/code> contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wordpress<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In that situation, WordPress will not be able to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Verify_the_Database_Username\"><\/span>4. Verify the Database Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check that the username in <code>wp-config.php<\/code> matches an actual database user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_USER', 'accountname_wpuser' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then check your hosting control panel to make sure that this user exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A database user existing by itself is not enough. It must also be assigned to the correct database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Verify_the_Database_Password\"><\/span>5. Verify the Database Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An incorrect database password is another common cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you recently changed the database user&#8217;s password in your hosting control panel, update the password in <code>wp-config.php<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure there are no accidental spaces or incorrect characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure about the password, reset the database user&#8217;s password through your hosting control panel and update <code>wp-config.php<\/code> with the new value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_the_Database_Host\"><\/span>6. Check the Database Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most WordPress installations use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this is not universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some hosting providers use a different database hostname, such as a dedicated database server or internal hostname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting provider gives you a specific database host, use that value instead of assuming <code>localhost<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact your hosting provider if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Test_the_Database_Users_Permissions\"><\/span>7. Test the Database User&#8217;s Permissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database user must have appropriate permissions for the WordPress database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In your hosting control panel, verify that the database user is assigned to the correct database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the hosting panel, you may see an option such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add User to Database<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assign User to Database<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the user has the permissions required by your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the user was accidentally removed from the database, WordPress may immediately begin showing a database connection error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Check_Whether_the_Database_Server_Is_Running\"><\/span>8. Check Whether the Database Server Is Running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the problem has nothing to do with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your MySQL or MariaDB service may be unavailable because of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Server maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High server load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource exhaustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database crashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting infrastructure problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have server access, check the database service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, on a Linux server using systemd, you can check the service status with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl status mysql<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl status mariadb<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact service name depends on your server configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use managed hosting and do not have root access, contact your hosting provider and ask whether the MySQL\/MariaDB service is operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Check_Your_Hosting_Resource_Usage\"><\/span>9. Check Your Hosting Resource Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A WordPress database may become unavailable when the hosting account reaches its resource limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your hosting panel for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPU usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAM usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disk space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\/O usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website experiencing a sudden traffic spike can also exhaust available resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the server is repeatedly reaching its limits, simply restarting the database may only provide a temporary solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Check_Available_Disk_Space\"><\/span>10. Check Available Disk Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A server with a full filesystem can cause database problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check whether the server has enough free disk space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay particular attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary directories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If disk space is completely exhausted, remove unnecessary files safely and investigate what caused the disk to fill up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not delete system files or database files manually unless you know exactly what they contain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Repair_the_WordPress_Database\"><\/span>11. Repair the WordPress Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your database credentials are correct but WordPress still cannot access certain tables, the database may be corrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress provides a built-in database repair feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp-config.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'WP_ALLOW_REPAIR', true );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;example.com\/wp-admin\/maint\/repair.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see options such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repair Database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair and Optimize Database<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After completing the repair, remove the <code>WP_ALLOW_REPAIR<\/code> line from <code>wp-config.php<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important-2\"><\/span>Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The repair page does not require normal WordPress authentication, so do not leave it enabled after troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Check_the_Database_With_phpMyAdmin\"><\/span>12. Check the Database With phpMyAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most hosting environments provide <strong>phpMyAdmin<\/strong> or another database management tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the database associated with your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for tables such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp_posts\nwp_users\nwp_options\nwp_comments\nwp_terms<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your table prefix may be different from <code>wp_<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If phpMyAdmin can open the database normally, the database server is likely responding, and the problem may instead be related to WordPress configuration or permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If phpMyAdmin also reports database server errors, investigate the database service or hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Repair_Corrupted_Tables_in_phpMyAdmin\"><\/span>13. Repair Corrupted Tables in phpMyAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If specific WordPress tables appear corrupted, phpMyAdmin may provide a repair option for supported table types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps\"><\/span>Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open phpMyAdmin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the WordPress database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the affected tables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Repair table<\/strong> from the available operations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a backup before making database repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not randomly modify or delete tables because doing so can cause permanent data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Check_the_Database_Table_Prefix\"><\/span>14. Check the Database Table Prefix<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress normally uses a table prefix such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>$table_prefix = 'wp_';<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But many websites use a custom prefix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>$table_prefix = 'site_';<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the prefix in <code>wp-config.php<\/code> matches the tables actually present in your database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the database contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>site_posts\nsite_options\nsite_users<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">but <code>wp-config.php<\/code> contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>$table_prefix = 'wp_';<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will look for the wrong tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Check_for_Database_Problems_After_Migration\"><\/span>15. Check for Database Problems After Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Database connection errors are particularly common after moving WordPress from one server to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a migration, verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database hostname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database user permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table prefix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database import<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MySQL\/MariaDB availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the database was imported completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partially imported database can cause missing-table or database-query errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Check_the_WordPress_Database_Credentials_After_Changing_Hosting\"><\/span>16. Check the WordPress Database Credentials After Changing Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you recently changed hosting providers, your old database details may no longer work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, your previous server may have used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DB_HOST = localhost<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">while the new server may require another database host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, the database name and username may have changed during migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update <code>wp-config.php<\/code> using the credentials provided by the new hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Check_for_Too_Many_Database_Connections\"><\/span>17. Check for Too Many Database Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-traffic WordPress website can sometimes reach the database server&#8217;s connection limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see errors related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Too many connections<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sudden traffic spikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poorly optimized plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inefficient database queries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insufficient server resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect database configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this happens regularly, investigate slow queries, plugins, caching, database configuration, and server capacity instead of simply increasing connection limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Check_WordPress_Debug_Logs\"><\/span>18. Check WordPress Debug Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the connection appears intermittent or occurs only during certain actions, enable WordPress logging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <code>wp-config.php<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );\ndefine( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );\ndefine( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/wp-content\/debug.log<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for messages related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database queries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disable debugging after troubleshooting on a production website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Check_MySQL_or_MariaDB_Error_Logs\"><\/span>19. Check MySQL or MariaDB Error Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have root access to the server, database logs can provide more information than WordPress logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your server configuration, check the MySQL or MariaDB error log for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database crashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>InnoDB errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact log location varies by Linux distribution and database configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Check_Recent_Plugin_or_Theme_Changes\"><\/span>20. Check Recent Plugin or Theme Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin or theme can trigger database errors by running invalid or resource-intensive queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the problem began immediately after installing or updating a plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable the plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the database logs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the plugin if a newer compatible release exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the plugin developer if the issue continues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot access the dashboard, temporarily rename the plugins directory through File Manager or FTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Check_Database_Configuration_on_Managed_WordPress_Hosting\"><\/span>21. Check Database Configuration on Managed WordPress Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managed WordPress hosting may use a database service that is separate from the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this environment, you may not have access to MySQL or MariaDB configuration files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database hostname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provider outage notices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If everything in <code>wp-config.php<\/code> is correct, contact your hosting provider and ask them to test the database connection from the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Restore_the_Database_From_a_Backup\"><\/span>22. Restore the Database From a Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the database has become seriously corrupted and repair attempts fail, restoring a known-good backup may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before restoring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a backup of the current database if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the latest known-good backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that it contains the required WordPress tables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore the database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the database credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the database is actively receiving new orders, comments, registrations, or other important data, be especially careful before restoring an older backup because newer data may be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Common_Error_Messages_and_Their_Meaning\"><\/span>23. Common Error Messages and Their Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_establishing_a_database_connection\"><\/span>Error establishing a database connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually indicates that WordPress cannot connect to MySQL\/MariaDB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database hostname<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User permissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_denied_for_user\"><\/span>Access denied for user<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually indicates incorrect credentials or insufficient database permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the database username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unknown_database\"><\/span>Unknown database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database name specified in <code>wp-config.php<\/code> does not exist or cannot be accessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_many_connections\"><\/span>Too many connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database server has reached its connection limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigate traffic, queries, plugins, and server resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_doesnt_exist\"><\/span>Table doesn&#8217;t exist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A required WordPress table may be missing or the table prefix may be incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MySQL_server_has_gone_away\"><\/span>MySQL server has gone away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database connection may have been interrupted because of server resources, timeouts, packet limits, or database service problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\"><\/span>24. 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