What is my Database server hostname?

[ngooch]

I'm brandnew to using mysql /php .
I downloaded and installed phpBB3 to my website. Now I'm being asked for my Database server hostname or DSN. I do not know what it is or where to find it. I've tryed nickgooch.powwebmysql.com(says "Database is on ngooch.powwebmysql.com" underneath login on "mysql management")

Could not connect to the database, see error message below.
Unknown MySQL server host 'nickgooch.powwebmysql.com' (1)

is there some sort of file that i need to change? what do i need to do?

[mjandreau]

The database info's listed on your MySQL Management Page.

However, it may not work correctly to create the database (it varies depending on your application). You may need to create a database for it to use, during the install.

[progravix]

It appears that you are using the proper database server name. With phpBB3, you will need to first create a database in OPS, assigning a username and password for that database. You will then provide these details during the installation process of phpBB3.

Note: If this is your first mySQL database with this account, it might be that your proxy mySQL server name (username.powwebmysql.com) has not fully propagated or is not setup properly. I'd give it a few hours and try again. If it still fails with "Unknown MySQL server host 'nickgooch.powwebmysql.com'", contact support and ask to have the record corrected which resolves your proxy mySQL server name to the correct numbered server.

[ngooch]

ok thanks ill give it some time then check to see.

[ngooch]

cool got it fixed after talking to support. turns out it was appearing wrong in mysql and they were able to give me the proper info. thanks prog/mj for the help.