Unable to Connect to the Database? I don't know, help

[CHILLY]

O.k. Here is the site HERE Now, my host upgraded the server & gave me a new IP address. I put the New IP address * user name & pass ect.. into my dreamweaver and dreamweaver said that it connected successfully. What do I need to do? What's going on? Thanks...

 

[tristanperry]

At least one of the database details in the Settings.php file is incorrect.

I'd recommend quickly changing the "$db_server" to "localhost":

$db_server = 'localhost';

And seeing if that works (because most hosts do host the MySQL server locally, hence there'd be no need to put an IP address).

If that doesn't work, contact your host and ask for the MySQL username, password and database name details.

Remember that the MySQL login details (username, password and database name details) are different to your control panel and FTP login details

Best of luck in getting thing sorted!
Tristan Perry

 

[CHILLY]

REP! Thanks... it wasn't the $db_server = localhost IT was the $db_server = password that had to be changed. It looks like all is well know. Thank you so much for the help...take care...

 

[tristanperry]

No problem at all, glad you got it working

And thanks for the rep!

Also, SMF is a great forum software - nice choice