Local Install not validating database

HI There,

I’m trying to use Duplicator to set up a local environment for me to build out my website. I’ve added the plugin and downloaded both packages. I’m using MAMP as my local server.

When I head to localhost:8888/installer.php, the installer comes up as expected. On the database section, I change the action to create new database, add in the host name “localhost”, give a database name and then add the user information in. I have double check the user name and password is correct.

When I go to submit, I receive the follow error message:
“Unable to connect the user?[root]?to the host?[localhost].
The server error response was:?No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it‘”

I’ve checked in firewall and nothing seems to be blocking the connection. I’m really not sure what I can do to fix this and look forward to your help!

Thank you! Sean