What does this error mean?

Your website cannot connect to the database. Without a database, your CMS does not work.

Causes

  • Incorrect database details in wp-config.php
  • Database server offline
  • Corrupt database
  • Too many connections

Solutions

  1. Check the database details in wp-config.php
  2. Test the connection through phpMyAdmin
  3. Check the user permissions
  4. Repair the database with the WordPress repair tool

Need help with your database? Contact Theory7 support.