You updated your .env file to change the database password but Laravel still uses the old password. What is the most likely cause?

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Laravel - Database Basics and Migrations

You updated your .env file to change the database password but Laravel still uses the old password. What is the most likely cause?

AThe database server is down

BYou forgot to clear the config cache

CThe password is hardcoded in a controller

DYou need to restart the database service

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Laravel config caching
Laravel caches config values for performance; changes in .env require cache clearing.
Step 2: Identify the fix
Running php artisan config:clear clears the cache and applies new .env values.
Final Answer:
Not clearing config cache causes old password to persist -> Option B
Quick Check:
Clear config cache after .env changes [OK]

Quick Trick: Run php artisan config:clear after .env changes [OK]

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