Video: How to Fix the Error Establishing a Database Connection in WordPress [Step by Step]

In this video, we go step-by-step through how to fix the "error establishing a database connection" issue when visiting a WordPress website. We break down the issue, what causes it to happen and how you can troubleshoot and fix it yourself with the tools available in your hosting control panel. -Links-- ► Looking for the code & link mentioned in the video? Its in the full written tutorial here https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-the-error-establishing-a-database-connection-in-wordpress/ ► How to Use FTP to Upload Files to WordPress for Beginners https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-use-ftp-to-upload-files-to-wordpress-for-beginners/ ► Related video - How to Solve Error Too Many Redirects Issue in WordPress (4 Methods) https://youtu.be/Yg3OCoz7Fo8 --Timestamps-- 0:00 Intro 1:36 Method 1: Check Your Database Credentials 3:39 Method 2: Check Your Database Host Information 3:51 Method 3: Repair WordPress Database 5:03 Method 4: Check if Your Database Server is Down --Top Resources-- ⚡Use Promo Code WPBVIP⚡ ►Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin https://wpforms.com/wpbeginner ►Best WordPress Analytics Plugin https://www.monsterinsights.com/ ►Best Lead Generation Plugin https://optinmonster.com/ ►Best WordPress SEO Plugin https://aioseo.com/ ►Best Theme Builder for WordPress https://www.seedprod.com/ --Related Videos-- ►WordPress Tutorial - How to Make a WordPress Website for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvbFBxKcORA ►WordPress Gutenberg Tutorial: How to Easily Work With the Block Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►What is SEO and How Does it Work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjfrzGeB5_g ►How to Install a WordPress Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPQRQLAz90 If you liked this video, then please Like and consider subscribing to our channel for more WordPress videos. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wpbeginner Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpbeginner Check out our website for more WordPress Tutorials https://www.wpbeginner.com/ #WPBeginner #WordPress #WordPressTutorial

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