keep getting this error can't fix it

this is the error i keep getting

Can't connect to the database. We get the following SQL Error: Unknown MySQL server host

when i install my new phpfox script...

 

Please let us know as to what MYSQL host you are using to connect to? You might be using incorrect MYSQL hostname or IP.

 

i have just been putting localhost in

how do i find my host name, i've always just put localhost in.

 

Some servers will not work with localhost as the sql host, you have to actually put in the host name. do you have phpmyadmin? if you do open it up and it will tell you the hostname in the top.

 

i have tried to use 127.0.0.1
the actual IP address
and non of it works....

 

Do you have phpmyadmin? that ip more then likely will not work. you need the actual host name.

 

the host is sometimes username.hostname.com

 

ooo ok, thanks will give that ago now...

 

Check your hosting company welcome email. Many use localhost but some (such as Godaddy) use a different name.

 

If you are not sure about host name, you will need to contact your hosting provider.

Kailash

 

mattc1983 that worked, thanks