phpBB/mySQL newbie probs

[coolblu]

Help!

I am trying to configure a phpBB discussion board using a remote mysql database (freesql.org). I cannot seem to connect, it gives me the error:

Error, I could not connect to the database at www.freesql.org. Using username myusername and password mypass

Does anyone have any experience with this and could give me a hand.


Thanks

Nick :rolleyes:

[Darin]

My forums database is located on it's own seperate Linux box and the actuall PHP files are on my RaQ3. You have to get your host to enable the IP address, where your files are, to connect to the database on the remote server. This fixed things for me. :)

P.S. I have no idea how phpBB handles its files and commands, since I use vBulletin.

[gyrbo]

Well, I got evrything up at freesql, if you need help, PM me or send a mail.

[coolblu]

yes, please help I still cant get it to work! :confused: