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How to fix “Error establishing a database connection” in WordPress

01 Jun • WordPress • Troubleshooting •

How to fix “Error establishing a database connection” in WordPress

“Error establishing a database connection” in WordPress means your website cannot communicate with its MySQL database, preventing the site...

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