Seeing "Error Establishing a Database Connection" in WordPress? Don’t stress! This error means WordPress can’t reach your database, which makes your site go offline.
The good news? It’s a common problem with easy fixes. Follow this guide, and your site will be back in no time!
Several things can cause this issue:
Now, let’s fix it! 👇
Incorrect database details are the most common reason for this error.
define('DB_NAME', 'your_database_name');
define('DB_USER', 'your_database_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); // Sometimes this is '127.0.0.1'
🔄 Refresh your website—if it loads, you’re all set! 🎉
A corrupt database can break your site. Fix it using WordPress’s built-in tool:
define('WP_ALLOW_REPAIR', true);
https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin/maint/repair.php
🔄 Refresh your website—if it loads, you’re all set! 🎉
Sometimes, your database server crashes and needs a restart.
sudo service mysql restart
Contact your hosting provider and ask if their MySQL server is down.
🔄 Refresh your website—if it loads, you’re all set! 🎉
Broken WordPress files can cause database errors. Here’s how to replace them:
✅ This keeps your site intact while fixing broken files.
If high traffic is causing the error, increasing memory can help.
Add this to wp-config.php:
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
Open .htaccess (in your root folder) and add:
php_value memory_limit 256M
✅ This lets WordPress handle more visitors without crashing!
If nothing works, ask your hosting provider for help.
❓ Questions to ask:
They may fix it for you or give you further steps.
The "Error Establishing a Database Connection" is annoying, but you can fix it fast. Try these steps:
🚀 Got your site back? Let us know in the comments!
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