Database connection issue

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  losiuk · Member · Apr 5, 2019 at 8:40 am

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  I have been building my WordPress site for the last few days using Divi and this morning i have tried to login through the WordPress login portal and i have an error message saying ‘Error establishing a database connection’. I haven’t changed any of the wiles in by directory or admin files. I have only been using the Divi builder application. How to i reestablish connection? I am worried i have lost everything i have done

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  austinsangs · Member · Apr 5, 2019 at 9:04 am

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  There are a number of issues that could cause a communication problem with the database.
  Incorrect database credentials (username, password, host, database)
  Corrupted files
  Corrupted database
  Database server is overloaded or malfunctioning

  Solution
  Access Your wp-config.php File With Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
  Check Your Database Connection Credentials
  Activate the Automatic Database Optimizing Tool

  How to Fix “Error Establishing a Database Connection” in WordPress

  Error Establishing a Database Connection: What It Is and How to Fix It