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MyBB SQL Error

MyBB has experienced an internal SQL error and cannot continue.

SQL Error:
2002 - Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (111)
Query:
[READ] Unable to connect to MySQL server

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whats wrong how to fix?
This is normally because your hosts mysql server is down. Contact them. If this is a dedicated or VPS server where you have root access you need to restart mysql.
my host is so **** anyone got a good host to recommend?
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