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I have even tried using older and newer versions of MySQL databased,usernames and passwords to setup the ‘wp-config’ file.

Eg.)

database name: ‘database’ vs. ‘host_database’
username: ‘username’ vs. ‘host_username’
password: ‘password’ vs. ‘host_password’

Any advice on whether wordpress requires the ‘host_’ preceding the data when setting up the ‘wp-config’ file. The instructions are unclear on this.

I have tried both. Here’s what I presently have set in Cpanel’s MySQL and on the ‘wp-config’ file:

database name: ‘ehome_wordpressdata’
username: ‘ehome_wordpress’
password: ”ehome_mypassword’

I do not know what else to try.

I am having the same challenge as above. I have setup everything following the instructions and have checked and rechecked all of my settings. I receive the following message when attempting the install for wp-admin/install.php:

Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can’t contact the database server at localhost. This could mean your host’s database server is down.

Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
Are you sure that the database server is running?
If you’re unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums.