Cannot access wordpress.org,maybe i have changed database password.Please help to correct situation. THANKS!

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#1

This is the message from wordpress:

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.

Next, how to change the wordpress username that i mistaken use admin?
i want to use the wordpress.org forum username and password instead of admin, can i change from 000webhost?

#2

@charleskwtan If you’ve changed you database password then follow the below to fix your issue.
1)Login to “File Manager”.
2)Edit "wp-config.php"
3)Go to “database password” line and remove the existing hash password and update with the new one you changed.
This will fix your issue :slight_smile:

#3

/** MySQL database password */
define( ‘DB_PASSWORD’, '4876c15…

Do you mean i change this …4876c15…?

#4

This was not the password i changed. Has it been corrupted?

#5

DONE. THANKS SO MUCH!

Next, how to change the wordpress username that i mistaken use admin?

#6

@charleskwtan

Yes you need to remove hash encrypted password which is 487c15... and update it with the password you changed for the database.

#7

@charleskwtan

Plz post in your original thread you created regarding this issue. :slight_smile:

#8