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Having Trouble Connecting to MySQL Database


The following code successfully connects me to my mySQL database.

$conn = mysql_connect("localhost", "root", "") or die("Failed to Connect!");
$db = mysql_select_db("MyDB");

I have been experimenting on localhost using XAMPP and phpmyadmin, and everything works correctly. However, today I uploaded my website to my domain (I have bought a domain and web hosting through GoDaddy) and I keep getting "Failed to Connect!" whenever this code runs. The HTML/CSS work correctly, but I cannot connect to mySQL. How can I connect to my database on the server?


Solution

  • You'll need to change your connection information here:

    mysql_connect("localhost", "root", "")
    

    to include your GoDaddy database details instead. Contact GoDaddy for more information on what to use for your account.