Frequently Asked Question

This is a cheat sheet for the location of common scripts' configuration files. It's helpful to know the location of your script's configuration file(s) in case you ever need to make changes to it such as changing its database connection details. Some scripts have separate configuration files for their admin panels as well which are included in this cheat sheet.
./ refers to the directory where you have the script installed.

WordPress

./wp-config.php
Joomla

./configuration.php
Drupal

./sites/default/settings.php
phpBB

./config.php
OS Commerce

./includes/configure.php

./admin/includes/configure.php (admin panel)
CubeCart

./includes/global.inc.php
Zen Cart

./includes/configure.php

./zc_admin/includes/configure.php (admin panel)
PHPlist

./config/config.php
Gallery

./var/database.php
Moodle

./config.php
Coppermine Photo Gallery

./include/config.inc.php