MySQL Connection Failed? 5 Common Causes

  1. The username or password is incorrect, leading to a failure to connect to the database.
  2. Host name error: an incorrect host name or IP address was specified, preventing connection to the database server.
  3. Port number error: The specified port number when connecting to the database is incorrect, making it impossible to communicate with the database server.
  4. Firewall blocking: The firewall settings blocked communication with the database server, resulting in a failed connection.
  5. The database service is not running: The database service is not running or has been stopped, cannot connect to the database.
  6. Configuration error: The parameters set in the database configuration file are incorrect, resulting in a failure to connect to the database.
  7. Internet issue: difficulties in connecting to the internet, such as unstable or disrupted connections, leading to the inability to connect to the database.
  8. Database permission issue: the user does not have sufficient privileges to connect to the database, resulting in a connection failure.
  9. Database service failure: The database server is experiencing issues or is down, causing inability to connect to the database.
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