Database connection errors prevent your Magento store from accessing critical data.
Common Causes
- Incorrect database credentials
- Database server is down
- Network connectivity issues
- Firewall blocking database access
- Database user permissions issues
How to Fix Database Connection Errors
Follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Verify database credentials in env.php
- Check if database server is running
- Test database connection from command line
- Verify database user permissions
- Check firewall and network settings
- Review server error logs
- Restart database service if necessary
Wrap Up
Most database connection issues can be resolved by verifying credentials and server connectivity.