I think it would be useful to have a "test connection" button at the database settings page during the installation.
PrestaShop (not a forum software I know) has such a button and it feels good to know that you can safely proceed to the next step.
"Test connection" button for installer
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Re: "Test connection" button for installer
The installer already does this automatically before going to the next step.
Re: "Test connection" button for installer
that's nice Idea.. I'm agreed with you this will helpful as the precautionsamwisesk8r wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2017 9:10 pm I think it would be useful to have a "test connection" button at the database settings page during the installation.
PrestaShop (not a forum software I know) has such a button and it feels good to know that you can safely proceed to the next step.
Re: "Test connection" button for installer
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