Error establishing a database connection

  • I accidentally deleted the MySql databases associated with several of my websites that have WordPress 2.5.1 blogs!

    Oh, joy!

    Now, when I load any of the websites’ URLs, I get a “Error establishing a database connection” message.

    Any help as to how to restore the databases and get my blogs back would be most appreciated!

    tobiesmom

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  • If you have back-ups of the databases, follow the instructions here: Restoring Your Database From Backup.

    If you exported the contents of your sites using WordPress, follow the instructions here: Importing Contents.

    If you don’t have any back-ups, see if your webhost has a back-up of their MySQL server. They might be able to restore the DB’s for you. (There might be a fee involved.)

    If you don’t have any back-ups and your web host is unable to help, then you will likely have to start over. So, good luck.

    Thread Starter tobiesmom

    (@tobiesmom)

    Thank you so much for your help! ??

    My website has been restored and is functional again!

    Thank goodness I had done a full backup, using the WordPress Backup plugin!

    tobiesmom

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