Fixing 'Provided Host Name Is Not Valid For This Server' Drupal Error

The error message "The provided host name is not valid for this server" in Drupal typically occurs during the installation or configuration process when Drupal cannot establish a connection with the specified database server.
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Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:
Check Database Hostname: Ensure that you have provided the correct hostname for your database server during the Drupal installation process. Double-check the hostname in your Drupal configuration settings to make sure there are no typos or errors.
Verify Database Connection: Confirm that the database server is running and accessible from the Drupal server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test the connectivity to the database server from the Drupal server.
Database Server Configuration: Check the configuration of your database server (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) to ensure that it is configured to accept connections from the Drupal server. Verify that the database server is listening on the correct port and that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection.
Database User Credentials: Double-check the username and password specified for connecting to the database in your Drupal configuration. Ensure that the credentials are correct and have the necessary permissions to access the Drupal database.
Database Permissions: Verify that the database user specified in the Drupal configuration has the appropriate privileges (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on the Drupal database. You may need to grant additional permissions if necessary.
Database Configuration in Drupal: If you're installing Drupal manually, ensure that you've correctly entered the database configuration details (hostname, port, database name, username, password) in the settings.php file or during the installation wizard.
Debugging: Enable Drupal's error logging and debugging features to get more detailed information about the error. You can check the Drupal logs (usually located in the "sites/default/files" directory) for any relevant error messages that might help pinpoint the issue.
Try Different Hostnames: If you're using a domain name (e.g., example.com) as the database hostname, try using the IP address of the database server instead to see if that resolves the issue. This can help determine if the problem lies with DNS resolution.
By following these steps and carefully checking your configuration settings, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "provided hostname is not valid" error in Drupal.
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