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    I’ve put all the files in the public html space of my domain hosting. Gone to start the install and asks for the:

    database host
    Log in name
    Password

    I’ve set up a database using cpanel. Let’s say, for arguments sake, the database is called xyz_modx, the username comes up as xyz_admin and the password is password. How do I enter these into the host, username and password fileds? I’ve tried it using the xyz_ prefix that cpanel gives it, tried it wiithout, given all rights to the admin user of the database buit still nada.

    Maybe I’m too dense to use Modx, used to coding in xhtml and CSS so thought that this would save me some time, so far all I’m saving is hairdressing bills as I tear my hair out smiley

    Please can someone help me? Many thanks
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      The database host is the actual server the database is on; most likely "localhost". This first step is just connecting to your server’s MySQL server, and for that it needs the host name and your login username and password. The next step will ask for your database name.
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        • 18350
        • 4 Posts
        database host = localhost
        username = your username to access cpanel
        password = your password to access cpanel