How to Install WordPress Without Automatic Database Creation
When you need to install WordPress without automatic database creation, especially when Mojo fails to do so, a manual setup is essential. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step, including how to create a database and user and install it through Softaculous with the database creation turned off. You may effectively turn off automatic database creation and make sure your WordPress installation is set up correctly by following these steps.
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Create a Database and User
To install WordPress when automatic database creation is not available, you must manually create a database user and assign it to the database. For more information on the process of creating a database and user, see How to Create and Delete MySQL Databases and Users.
Install WordPress Without Automatic Database Creation
From this point, the installation of WordPress is normal, with one exception. When you get to the installation options page, you must click on Advanced options and disable automatic database creation, then manually enter your database information.
- Access Softaculous and start the installation.
- Check the Show Advanced Options box.
- Uncheck the Automatically create a new database for this installation box.
- Enter the new database information.
Database Name The Database Name is the name of the new database you created. Note: Don't forget to include the prefix on the database name, which is your username, followed by a "_." The Database name should look something like examplec_exampledb.
Database User The Database User is the name of the new user you created and assigned to the database with all privileges. Note: Don't forget to include the prefix on the user name, which is your username, followed by a "_." The Database user should look something like examplec_user.
Database Password The Database Password is the password you created for your database user. Database Host The Database Host should be left at its default localhost value. Database Prefix The Database Prefix is a random set of characters followed by an "_"; you do not need to change this field. - Agree to the terms and click Install now.
The installation should proceed using the database you manually created.
Summary
Following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully install WordPress without automatic database creation. Remember to create a database and user manually, and if you choose to install through Softaculous with database creation turned off, ensure you input the correct database details. You have more control over your WordPress configuration when you disable automatic database creation, which will ultimately result in a more dependable installation.
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