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Before you can install WordPress or WordPress Multisite you first need to create a MySQL database and user on your domain using your cPanel.

In simple terms your MySQL database stores all blog information including files, blog posts and comments and is backed-up almost constantly by your hosting company to ensure no data is lost.

1. Log into cPanel using your account details supplied by your hosting company.

  • Appearance of cPanel does vary slightly depending on what theme your hosting company uses.
  • Not all hosting companies use cPanel

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