[PDOException] SQLSTATE[HY000] [2002] Connection refused

Validate that your .env file is not overwriting your default in config/database.php

also would be easier to use mark down to format your code for readability in the future. If you are not familiar please use the 'Use Markdown with GitHub-flavored code blocks.' link below to learn how :)

Edit your .env file:

DB_CONNECTION=sqlite

and

config/database.php file:

replace

'database' => env('DB_DATABASE', database_path('database.sqlite')),

with

'database' => database_path('database.sqlite'),

It worked for me.

I have the same problem. I tried the solutions by others(shahbaazhussain), but still not working. Have I forgotten anything else?