Key Factors Behind Database Connection Issues in WordPress

A Guide to Troubleshooting Database Error.

Incorrect Database Credentials

• The database host, username, password, or database name in the wp-config.php file might be incorrect.

Database Server Issue

• The server hosting the database may be down or experiencing high traffic, preventing WordPress from connecting.

Corrupted Database

• Database tables can become corrupted due to plugin conflicts, server crashes, or interrupted updates, causing connection errors.

Insufficient Database User Privileges

• The database user may not have the required permissions to access or modify the database tables.

Exceeded Database Storage Limits

• Hosting providers often impose limits on database size. If these limits are exceeded, it can disrupt the connection.

Incorrect Table Prefix

• If the table prefix in the wp-config.php file doesn’t match the prefix in the database, WordPress cannot establish a connection.