LEMP环境下Laravel执行migrate报错：could not find driver 求助

Hey there, that error you're hitting when running php artisan migrate is super common—it almost always means PHP doesn't have the MySQL/MariaDB extension installed. Laravel needs this driver to connect to your database, so let's get this sorted step by step:

1. Confirm the Missing Extension #

First, let's verify the issue. Run this command in your terminal to list all enabled PHP modules:

php -m

Look for mysqli and pdo_mysql in the output. If neither shows up, that's definitely the root problem.

2. Install the PHP MySQL Extension #

The installation command depends on your Linux distribution:

For Ubuntu/Debian Systems #

Update your package list and install the extension with these commands:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install php7.2-mysql

Then restart your Nginx server and PHP-FPM to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart nginx
sudo systemctl restart php7.2-fpm

For CentOS/RHEL Systems #

If you're using the Webtatic repository (a common source for PHP 7.2 on CentOS), run:

sudo yum install php72w-mysql

If you're using the official CentOS SCL repository, use this instead:

sudo yum install rh-php72-php-mysql

Then restart Nginx and PHP-FPM:

sudo systemctl restart nginx
sudo systemctl restart php-fpm

3. Verify Installation & Retry Migration #

Run php -m again—you should now see mysqli and pdo_mysql in the module list. After that, try your migration command once more:

php artisan migrate

Quick Configuration Double-Check #

While you're at it, make sure your .env file has the correct database settings (matching the mamaput schema mentioned in your error):

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=mamaput
DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

If you edited the .env file, clear Laravel's configuration cache first:

php artisan config:clear

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Patrick Obafemi