MODx can't connect to mysql

i am trying to connect MODx to mysql
it gets to creating connection to database and stops.
Also test connection opens a blank page.
for database host: localhost
database login name: root
and then password,
has anyone encountered this problem? need help
Thanks

Is your MySQL running? Do you have the correct connection information? This has nothing to do with MODx.

my sql is up and running,
modx says connection to database, and thats where it hangs

I’ve experienced exactly the same problem when trying to install MODx locally. It generates a message saying it can’t connect to MySQL.

I think - at least in my case - that this is a OS X problem (I am using a Mac). I tried to use MAMP (http://www.mamp.info/en/download.html), and that was a bit more successful than when trying installing it manually. I still had problems connecting to MySQL and gave up in the end.

I’ve installed MODx on my remote server without any issues whatsoever

If you’re using a mac, give MAMP a try.

Best of luck,

Hakim

I’ve never had a bit of trouble with MAMP, just drop the MAMP folder into the Applications folder and go. I do always set the ports to the standard 80 for http and 3306 for MySQL, though, and this may have something to do with your connection problems.