what to do with the wp-config.php file?

No, you dont delete the wp-config.php file

okay thanks. ?? But does that mean anyone who downloads and opens the file will be able to find my passwords and username for the mysql database?

I dont think so ??

aldehydemonkey,

try it yourself and see:

https://www.yourdomain.com/path-to/wp-config.php

It’s pretty safe to keep, don’t worry. ??

Anyone who can read wp-config.php has long since gained access to your site through some means that compromises far more than WordPress.