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WordPress Blog Problem

03/05/2009 7:40 AM

I tired logging into my NGO website as administrator but was unable to do so. To make matters worse, Wordpress Technical support only assists those holding a ".com" address. Below is the error message I received while trying to log in. I can't even log in, so I can't seek help from the forum members there. Does anybody have any ideas how to fix this problem?

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Error establishing a database connection

This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can't contact the database server at 202.157.161.131. This could mean your host's database server is down.

  • Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
  • Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
  • Are you sure that the database server is running?

If you're unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums."

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/05/2009 11:27 AM

It seemed it's really from server side problem. You can't do nothing but wait. Sometimes it occurred on any hosting.

I just googled your problem with specific request and been linked out to forum .

Could you log-in from there? There would be a separate account to accept the forum.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/05/2009 7:58 PM

Okay, thanks. Will look into it.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/06/2009 4:54 AM

Hi, DVAder1000!

When I got my Wordpress registration, it came with four pieces of information, which it cautioned me to not lose: Handle, Password, eMail address, and WordPress.com API key. I have no idea of what the last item is for, but I'm passing along this info in case you can make something out of it that might help.

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03/06/2009 11:00 AM

Okay, thanks. This is gonna be a real bitch to fix, since I have the handle, password and email address but not the API key. But then again, I can't even get into the control panel, so I don't know whether even the API key can help me.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/06/2009 11:22 AM

Hi, DVader1000!

They sent me my API key in my membership confirmation eMail. No idea what it's for!

But hey! If you can't get in with what you've got, it might be useful. Find your original confirmation eMail.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/06/2009 11:49 AM

Can only guess it's Application Program Interface. Are members who got accounts able download some spec software for creating own php code?

In any case if you're satisfied standard set of tools you needn't care of.

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03/06/2009 11:56 AM

Okay, that's good to know. Thanks.

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03/06/2009 12:05 PM

Hi, Caramba!

Don't know. My Wordpress is working OK for now, so I haven't had to employ API or any other kind of fix access. Here are the help items I was given with the membership:

"Some useful links:

  • Write a new post:http://(your blog's name).wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php
  • Change your blog's settings: http://(your blog's name).wordpress.com/wp-admin/options-general.php
  • Choose another theme: http://(your blog's name).wordpress.com/wp-admin/themes.php
  • See what others are writing about: http://wordpress.com/tags/

If you're just getting started, there are tons of helpful resources available and easily searched for on our FAQs and forums."

No special download facility showed up on the membership confirmation, so far as I am aware.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/06/2009 12:24 PM

I said it was only my guessing of. Couple of hosts I've dealt with offered customers a handful of tools for site content management and customization. I didn't use them either.

If all works fine and suits your needs I would be happy for you and really I think you needn't too worry about :). Hey why don't you hit a WordPress forum with that quest? For sure someone have a good answer of this activation key.

Nice weekend to everybody and let's your server never be down.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/06/2009 11:56 AM

"Find your original confirmation eMail."

That might be a problem, considering that our original site administrator quit without passing it to me. I just took over the post as I may be joining them as full time staff, not part-time volunteer.

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Re: WordPress Blog Problem

03/08/2009 10:38 AM

I want to thank eveyone who helped me out on this. It turned out the problem was on the host server. Thanks again all of you for being a great team.

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