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Database plugin

by jsmith2482
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Warriors,
Everytime I upgrade to the latest wordpress I get locked out. I know I have to reset the wp database password in godaddy but it is a pain. Is there any plugin that does this automatically so I don't have to get locked out of my blog and waste time running back to godaddy to fix the password?
#database #plugin
  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    Usinga database plugin is a security risk .. I would not use such plugins..

    James
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    • Profile picture of the author schabotte
      I'm not really understanding how you are getting that problem. Every upgrade I do works fine. If the database needs to be updated/adjusted wordpress does it automatically the first time I access the page. It shouldn't be affecting any of the database access settings like username/password or even your admin login details.

      Are you overwriting the wp-config.php file when ou do the update? That shouldn't happen as there is no default file of that name in the upgrade sets. (Its called wp-config-sample.php.)
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      • Profile picture of the author jsmith2482
        Originally Posted by schabotte View Post

        I'm not really understanding how you are getting that problem. Every upgrade I do works fine. If the database needs to be updated/adjusted wordpress does it automatically the first time I access the page. It shouldn't be affecting any of the database access settings like username/password or even your admin login details.

        Are you overwriting the wp-config.php file when ou do the update? That shouldn't happen as there is no default file of that name in the upgrade sets. (Its called wp-config-sample.php.)

        I have the wp automatic upgrade plugin. When I updated today to wp 2.6.5 I was locked out and my username and pasword didn't work. I worked with a web designer in the pass on multiple wp blogs and everytime I did this he needed to go reset the database password.
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        • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
          Originally Posted by jsmith2482 View Post

          I have the wp automatic upgrade plugin. When I updated today to wp 2.6.5 I was locked out and my username and pasword didn't work. I worked with a web designer in the pass on multiple wp blogs and everytime I did this he needed to go reset the database password.
          That plugin is your problem and you should get rid of it .. It is a security breach on your blogs.

          Never use a plugin to handle things such as your login, db access, and etc ...

          James
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          • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
            I think using Godaddy as a host is more of a problem..

            I use the WP upgrade plugin, with absolutely no troubles at Hostgator, on both my reseller and dedi accounts.
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            • Profile picture of the author jsmith2482
              Originally Posted by Eric Lorence View Post

              I think using Godaddy as a host is more of a problem..

              I use the WP upgrade plugin, with absolutely no troubles at Hostgator, on both my reseller and dedi accounts.
              Is there anything that I should call godaddy about?
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              • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
                Godaddy is great at domain names, but their hosting is cheap for a reason.

                I would suggest moving to a shared account elsewhere, $6-8 per month at many good hosts.

                The problems your having now are just the beginning.
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              • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
                Originally Posted by jsmith2482 View Post

                Is there anything that I should call godaddy about?
                The point Eric is making is this...

                Godaddy has out of date servers some I have seen not updated since 2001, they have poor servers with poor management, their control panel is very easy for any script kiddie to hack. They lack a great deal when it comes to poviding proper hosting and security.

                You should be using someone like hostgator which does have servers up to date and they use cpanel which is one of the hardest control panels to hack.

                Godaddy has always had poor service, domain names & hosting...

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