SMF Connection Problems

[habeycole]

Hi,

Someone else already created a thread like this, but this is way TOO different from the person's issue.

One of my forum is currently down, accidentally from a fault of mine, and I tried to fix it up, but it's becoming messier by the second. I changed my database and paths and did some tweaking to effect the changes on my server. First, it was okay. But as I tried to configure back to the normal one it was before my change, I started having a connection problem. I guess it could be because of the time difference.... If I'm not working on the Forum for over 30 mins, I'd need to re-login to do whatever I want to do... I think everyone knows this. So, is there anyone who can help me solve this anomaly?

[Kindred]

What anomoly?


Admin sessions always expire, always have, and always SHOULD.  You can turn OFF the admin extra password check, but that is not recommended, at all.

[habeycole]

Hi Kindred, I know about the elapsed time and I'm very well aware of its security system. However, that's not the anomaly I wish to correct. The anomaly is that while changing my DB path from my Admin end, the session elapsed while the last saved DB path was wrong, hence, I have a connection problem. I hope you get what I mean, and I'm available for any help.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

repair_settings.php.

Or you can edit database settings manually in Settings.php.

[habeycole]

Hi Sir Osis of Liver, thanks for your input. I'd work on that ASAP and give my feedback.

Edit: You are a darling. I fixed the issue... Much kisses to you!