Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket

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systemctl status mysql

if mysql is running, check your my.cnf config file if you have the following line in the [mysqld] section:

socket=/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock

If not, add this line and restart mysql]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:42:14 GMT https://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=18100&tpg=1#p54024 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.softaculous.com/board/index.php?tid=18100&tpg=0#p54023

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Error!: SQLSTATE[HY000] [2002] Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/usr/local/emps/var/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)

What troubleshooting steps should i take to resolve this issue?
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