Where can I find the root directory?

I have already setup a MYSQL database on my server. I can't find the root directory to which I will upload my wordpress files. Can anyone tell me how to upload the files to my database?

Please help me!

 

It goes by different names based on control panel.

On a cPanel server the root is public_html. Post back with your control panel if it is not cPanel and someone will post the answer.

 

I'm using a cpanel.

Do I need to install them one by one?

Can I just copy and paste the whole files from computer into my server?

 

in Cpanel, You can Zip/rar them on your PC and Unrar them on the Server or use FTP.

For Cpanel, The Name is usually public_html

 

How long does it takes before it can unzip all the files to my server?

 

depends on the size. usually it takes around 2-3 minutes.
but i never used it too much.(Prefer FTP)

 

I have already installed all the files on my server but all I got is this

Error establishing a database connection

How can I correct this problem?

 

have you created a database and used the correct username and password?

 

check if database is already running on the server,
issue the command
mysql -u username -p
and then enter the password when prompted to.
check if you are able to access the database.

 

Did you update the config file (mamed wp_config sample or something like that) with your database info.

Read the directions I think you also have to rename the file.

 

I am not sure if he will understand that command and where to place it since he is using cpanel

 

if u r using Cpanel u can easy upload file, if u r using other