Mybb Mysql connection

[kdmiller45]

I have created a DB with user name root and given it a pswd, I am able to log into the mysql monitor performing a sudo mysql -u root -p and then giving password, no error occur , but when I give it the same information on the mybb install wizard it says it can not connect.

see my attachments please

[Wires]

It looks like it could be your Database name or your Database Server Hostname. Verify your database name and then attempt to connect via your IP instead of "localhost".

[kdmiller45]

I changed the DB name to geek and tried connection via the IP instead of local host still can't connect

[Wires]

Create a new user and grant all privileges on *.* to that user. Depending on your setup, root permissions don't permit remote logins and stuff.