Website showing "Database Error"
4.5
The site can't retrieve its content because its database is offline or corrupted.
Symptoms
- "Error establishing a database connection"
- Blank page
- MySQL error
Possible Causes
- Server overload
- Database crash
- Incorrect credentials
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Refresh after 5 minutes
The server might be rebooting or under heavy load.
2
Check Site Status
Use a tool like "Is It Down Right Now" to see if others have the same issue.
3
Contact Site Owner
This is a backend issue that only the administrator can fix.
When to See a Technician
Common in WordPress sites when the wp-config.php file has the wrong database password.
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