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Error Connecting to database

I have installed Serverpress and going to the URL i get the

Error establishing a database connection

if i dive in a little deeper and go to PHPMyadmin i get

Cannot connect: invalid settings.

Any one had this issue or have the problem?

5 Answers

Do you mean DesktopServer?

sorry yes its Desktopserver

You should be able to find the DB name, username and password. From phpMyAdmin and even reset the db password. If needed.

Efren Parra
Efren Parra
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i have wordpress site with DesktopServer locally on my computer, do i have to install phpMyAdmin to figurate out the db name ,username and password?

phpMyAdmin is already installed when you install DesktopServer.