Versions/Programs:
xenforo 1.2.9, phpmyadmin 4.x, php 5.6.4, MySQL 8.0.32 IIS 10, Windows Server 2019
I am trying to host a local server for tinkering on an old computer I have. This server will be hosting a XenForo installation. However, my xenforo is 1.2.9 which is outdated and requires php5.6.4. because im using an older php version I also require the phpmyadmin 4.x.
I have all of this installed. I am aware it would be easier to use up to date software including xenforo but I purchased this license in 2013 and want to tinker with it before spending any money. I want to set this up for free and then decide if I want tp upgrade everything. The Xenforo directory works fine as I see "begin installation" but cannot begin until I access my databases.
My issue is, when I visit localhost/phpmyadmin/index.php, I see the login portal. However, when entering my credentials (which I know are correct) I get this error:
mysqli_real_connect(): The server requested authentication method unknown to the client [caching_sha2_password]
mysqli_real_connect(): (HY000/2054): The server requested authentication method unknown to the client
I have been using ChatGPT to help resolve this error but I am at a dead end. It said to add the following code to the config.ini.php file:
$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = 'S&#QX3LqK6sMtp$PWV?lLfJv0<u4moPe'; /* YOU MUST FILL IN THIS FOR COOKIE AUTH! */
//$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = ')6U}lm)*ZRK|Q82zae=Lv\^FbVVIWp{m';
/**
* Servers configuration
*/
$i = 0;
/**
* First server
*/
$i++;
/* Authentication type */
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'cookie';
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'config';
/* Server parameters */
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host'] = 'localhost';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['compress'] = false;
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowNoPassword'] = false;
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['user'] = 'xenforo';
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['user'] = 'root';
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] = '{mypass}';
I am wondering if this is an issue with my config.ini.php file. This is the setup:
(I will change the blowfish auth later before deploying)
/**
* This is needed for cookie based authentication to encrypt password in
* cookie. Needs to be 32 chars long.
*/
$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = 'S&#QX3LqK6sMtp$PWV?;.fJv0<u4mo[e'; /* YOU MUST FILL IN THIS FOR COOKIE AUTH! */
/**
* Servers configuration
*/
$i = 0;
/**
* First server
*/
$i++;
/* Authentication type */
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'cookie';
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'config';
/* Server parameters */
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host'] = 'localhost';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['compress'] = false;
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowNoPassword'] = false;
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['user'] = 'root';
//$cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] = '{mypassword}';
ChatGPT is also saying to add the following code to a php file [that connects to mysql database] but I am unsure where to add it:
<?php
// Database configuration
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
define('DB_USER', 'user');
define('DB_PASS', 'password');
define('DB_NAME', 'database');
// Create a database connection
$link = mysqli_connect(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME);
// Set the character set
mysqli_set_charset($link, 'utf8');
Please someone help. I am totally lost. If you require more info let me know and I will edit this question.
I have tried:
