Repair WordPress Database Connection Error
Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR
My WordPress site suddenly started showing the “Error establishing a database connection” message even though I haven’t touched plugins, themes, the core, or any PHP settings. I need you to trace the root cause—whether it’s a corrupted table, credential mismatch in wp-config.php, hosting-side MySQL glitch, or something else—and restore normal operation without data loss.
Please back up the database and the site before making any changes. If you must touch phpMyAdmin, SSH, or cPanel, document what you do so I can follow along later. The fix has to retain every post, page, user, and setting exactly as they were.
Deliverables
• Working site loading normally, no connection errors
• A brief cleanup report listing the issue found and the exact steps taken
I’ll be available to supply hosting credentials as soon as we start.
Please back up the database and the site before making any changes. If you must touch phpMyAdmin, SSH, or cPanel, document what you do so I can follow along later. The fix has to retain every post, page, user, and setting exactly as they were.
Deliverables
• Working site loading normally, no connection errors
• A brief cleanup report listing the issue found and the exact steps taken
I’ll be available to supply hosting credentials as soon as we start.