I uploaded my site to the schools server, however, I was not able to get a MySQL database from them, so I wanted to have the php script save the names and email address that people entered to the database on my personal server.

I replaced:

$db = mysql_connect("localhost", xxxxx, xxxxx)

with:

$db = mysql_connect("myserver.com", xxxx, xxxx)

I had it as localhost so I was able to have the whole thing working when I built the site on my server. Now, since its stored on the schools server I need to change it. Heres the error it gives me:

Warning: mysql_connect(): Lost connection to MySQL server during query in /usr/local/apache/ysuweb/stu_org/SADD/_saddInfo.php on line 20
Lost connection to MySQL server during query

Any help ASAP would be GREAT!!! Thanks!!

btw... this is for our schools Students Agaist Destructive Decisions ( or drunk driving) chapter... so know you're helping a good cause

Hey people... I REALLY need help!!! We launched the site this morning and i have to run it off my personal server to work!!! We need to have it on the schools soon!! THANKS!

Does your externel DB allow connetions by you from anywhere?

But saying that if your DB is stored on your webserver inside your place of employment you should be able to still use localhost. If not get intouch with the mysql admin and tell him you need a network account.

If your the admin then throw some sql at your DB

I.E
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'you'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH GRANT OPTION;

Which basically says let thsi guy login from anywhere

Ibbo