Bug #85518
Updated by Stephan Großberndt over 6 years ago
When trying to install Typo3 8 using an existing *empty* database, installation fails with the error: <pre> Could not connect to selected database! Could not connect to database "XYZ"! Make sure it really exists and your database user has the permissions to select it! </pre> Steps to reproduce: 1. Create new MySQL database 2. Create new MySQL user 3. Grant all privileges on new database to the new user 4. Prepare the site 'root' directory (unpack Typo3 sources) and touch 'FIRST_INSTALL' 5. Use a browser to initiate installaton 6. Install Tool - In 'Step 2' enter the DB information (MySQL conenction type, username, password, hostname, port) 7. Install Tool - Select database (the database is listed) After clicking 'Continue' on the step 3/5 this the error appears: !typo3_8_install_error.jpg! appears (see attached screenshot). In contrast, if only a new user is created and granted privileges to what the new database should be named, Install tool step 3/5 can create the database and proceed with the installation.