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Garyn Jones
2,663 PointsHow can I manually link my database to Wordpress if the automatic connection page doesn't load when logging back into WP
After I created my database and installed WordPress, I logged back in and the page necessary to connect my database didn't automatically load. It went straight to the WordPress Dashboard and so when I upload files to my FTP it doesn't register on my WordPress account. For instance the Child Theme.
How can I get to that page and connect my database?
1 Answer
Rich Bagley
25,869 PointsHi Garyn,
Hope I'm understanding the issue. You can edit the database details via the wp-config.php file in the root of the site.
The link above from the Codex gives examples.
-Rich
Garyn Jones
2,663 PointsGaryn Jones
2,663 PointsThanks Rich, that makes sense but how do I get to the root of my Wordpress site? Are you referring to the install files on my hard drive?
Rich Bagley
25,869 PointsRich Bagley
25,869 PointsHi Garyn,
Yes, if local you'll find it in the root of your install on your machine. If it's on a server you'll need to access it via FTP.
Hope that helps :)
-Rich
Garyn Jones
2,663 PointsGaryn Jones
2,663 PointsThat's a big help, Rich. Thank you! I'll let you know how it goes.