config.php problems

[BradOlsonBemidj]

I have some config.php problems as shown here and I can't get the forum displayed:
What folders do I need to create?

Bradley

[Zachery]

I've removed your link so that you won't be giving away any senstive information.

I highly suggest you redownload vBulletin and reupload it. Also make sure you are editing the .php files with notepad or wordpad.

[BradOlsonBemidj]

I get this error: Configuration: includes/config.php exists, but is not in the 3.5 format. Please convert your config file via the new config.php.new. and I have 3.5.2

[Zachery]

I highly suggest you redownload vBulletin and reupload it. Also make sure you are editing the .php files with notepad or wordpad.

[Guest190829]

Are you editing config.php.new accordingly to work with your database and have the correct settings and then saving it as config.php?

[stinger2]

i am having the same problem.......i edited the file with ultra edit but anything i upload is shown as 0KB file and its empty......not only the config.php

any suggestions??

[BradOlsonBemidj]

Now here's the error: The database has failed to connect because you do not have permission to connect to the server. Please confirm the values entered in the 'includes/config.php' file.

[Zachery]

Please confirm that the values entered in the 'includes/config.php' file are correct.

[Scrolls]

how do i know if they are correct or not?

[Guest190829]

Well if the installation works - then you know it they are correct.

If you are getting an error - that means that what you configured config.php does not match what you specifically have set up on your server.

[SCORPION1]

for starters you need to open the config.php.new if its a fresh install you will find this in you upload/includes folder

// ****** DATABASE NAME ******
// This is the name of the database where your vBulletin will be located.
// This must be created by your webhost.
$config['Database']['dbname'] = 'XXX_XXX';
the xxx_xxx is what ever your data base you have set up on your sever is if you dont know that this is in your sql database here is an example if your data base is set up as forums_forums and the username is pinky_pinky the XXX_XXX will be
fourms_pinky well thats how mine is
are you using cpanel x if so thats how your sever will be set up

secend normal changes is

// ****** TECHNICAL EMAIL ADDRESS ******
// If any database errors occur, they will be emailed to the address specified here.
// Leave this blank to not send any emails when there is a database error.
$config['Database']['technicalemail'] = 'blablabla@myeamail.com';

easy just put your email address in place

thrid change

// ****** MASTER DATABASE USERNAME & PASSWORD ******
// This is the username and password you use to access MySQL.
// These must be obtained through your webhost.
$config['MasterServer']['username'] = 'XXX';
$config['MasterServer']['password'] = 'XXX';

where the xxx is you must put your username and password that you use to log into your main sever where you host your site

now that should be all the changes needed all you do now is save the file as config.php you are now changing it from config.php.new and make sure you are save it to the upload/includes folder then just upload everything you need to your sever done!!!!

p.s if you need any help pm me other than that good look m8

[G0F0RBR0KE]

I could help you out with ur issues. I have help out so many members setting up their forums.

You can simply PM me.