Error 1044 access denied for user ''@'localhost' to database

Question

I just installed Wampserver and I'm trying to create a new database but once I type a name for it and click create, I get this error "#1044 - access denied for user ''@'localhost' to database". I would appreciate any help.

Answer 1

When you login to MySQL, phpMyAdmin you have to use a real account.

WampServer sets the root account up without a password, so

Use Username = root

And leave Password = [blank]

Also WAMPServer installs both MySQL and mariaDB . Both are actually activated by default, so either disable the one you dont want to use (and switch the other to use port 3306) Or make sure you select the correct DBMS in the dropdown on the phpMyAdmin login page