5th day iam seeing this error message and I am close to give up on this, as working on this server with the Entity Framework so far is only pain I would have a paper file database by now Error: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) I copied the exact same connection string provided in the database manager , I am connected with MS Server Manager Code: <connectionStrings> <clear/> <add name="LocalSqlServer" connectionString="Data Source=tcp:s07.Winhost.com;Integrated Security=false;Initial Catalog=*****l;User ID=*****;Password=******" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" /> </connectionStrings> thank you if someone helps please