Error establishing a database connection

  • Bluehost says there is something wrong in my core files
    I try the front/back door and receive: Error establishing a database connection
    It was OK- it was running.
    I should not have to do any fix on my end.
    Really is this how jinky wordpress is?
    I bought the host, I bought the theme and its up and running- and now it isnt.
    This is not my problem. Please check your databases or refresh.
    Wayne
    [email redacted]
    bagpiperofbaltimore.com

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    Was the site ever working? That is, is this a setup question or a break/fix question?

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    re-reading… “It was OK- it was running” Sorry.

    So

    1. Did you change anything in wp-config.php?

    2. Can you access the database via phpmyadmin from the Bluehost control panel? If so, select all tables and, at the bottom, where it says “with all tables”, choose “check table” to see if any are corrupt.

    Thread Starter bagpiper5

    (@bagpiper5)

    Steve, I did as you suggested and there were not any errors.
    However, I did find this:

    A check of your WordPress directories produced the following errors/warnings:

    Warning: File should not exist: wp-includes/error_log

    Wayne

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    That might be an issue, but it’s not the issue you started with. Your error is that you are not properly connecting to the database. Please double check the 4 DB_ defines in wp-config.php.

    Thread Starter bagpiper5

    (@bagpiper5)

    Steve,
    Is this what you were talking about?

    /** MySQL database username */
    define(‘DB_USER’, ‘redacted);

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

    /** MySQL hostname */
    define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’);

    /** 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’, ”);

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    1) I removed the passwords in your post. NEVER post passwords. Please change your DB password immediately.

    2) Let’s assume that error_log file really is a problem.

    Remain calm and carefully follow this guide. When you’re done, you may want to implement some (if not all) of the recommended security measures.

    If you’re unable to clean your site(s) successfully, there are reputable organizations that can clean your sites for you. Sucuri, SiteLock and Wordfence are a few.

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