MySQL 1049: Unknown database.

  1. Verify the database name in the connection string or configuration file to ensure it's correct. Mistyping the database name is a common issue.



  1. Connect to the MySQL server using the command line or a database management tool and list all databases to confirm if the intended database exists:


SHOW DATABASES;

  1. If the database does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the following command, replacing `yourdatabasename` with the correct database name:


CREATE DATABASE yourdatabasename;

  1. If the database should exist, check if you have the correct permissions to access it by running:


SHOW GRANTS FOR 'yourusername'@'yourhost';
Replace `yourusername` and `yourhost` with your actual username and host from which you're trying to connect.

  1. Ensure that there are no network issues preventing you from connecting to the database by pinging the database server or checking network connectivity.



6. Check the MySQL server's error log for any startup or runtime errors that might indicate why the database is not available. The location of the error log depends on your operating system and MySQL configuration.

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