I'm trying to set up a database for a poll that requires a mySQL database. I downloaded SimplePoll and am trying to set it up. I am working on editing the config file like the directions say. I have goDaddy hosting-- so I logged in and created a new database and titled it SimplePoll. 2 dumb newbie questions--- Now I need to enter the "mysql server hostname". Not sure what that is-- my domain? The DNS? It also wants the MySQL username. I don't recall creating one. Is this the same as my hosting/server username? Thanks in advance for any replies.
The mysql server hostname will usually be localhost as it means where is the mysql database server located, usually it's on the same server and localhost means the local machine. I'm not entirely sure how godaddy hosting works having never used it, but to perform actions on a database you need an account for that database. I don't know if godaddy will just let you use your main account? Set the mysql server hostname to locahost, the database name to SimplePoll and then try your usual login details to use godaddy's services. If they don't work then go to the godaddy database administration area (whatever they use) and see if there's an option to add a user to a database, if there is then use that and change the configuration settings accordingly.
THank you, this is very helpful. I will give it a try. +rep. I was typing in my dns host instead of localhost... this probably explains why I was getting errors. PHP and mySql are gonna make my head explode.