How do you connect a PHP site to MySQL?

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I have a MySQL server which I can connect to with MySQL Administrator (from the GUI tools), and I can edit the schema which I've given myself access.
However, I am having trouble setting up both phpbb and mybb. When I get to the step where I point to the MySQL server I get error messages such as
"Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client"
"Could not connect to the database server at (DNS or IP) with the supplied username and password. Are you sure the hostname and user details are correct?"
I can connect to these servers and edit the proper tables and schema using the gui tools. Why can't I connect to them from the MyBB or PHPBB installation?
The MySQL server is on my network that is how I am able to manage it.
I really just need help with PHPBB and/or MyBB
 
this looks like a problem with your server. I would contact tech support with the host. they should help you (unless you are using GoDaddy) GoDaddy wouldnt help anyone that has aready paied them. sorry. see if you can find some helpful links on http://www.yourwebsiteassistant.com good luck
 
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