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# Installing BigCommerce for WordPress

## System requirements

* PHP: 5.6+ (7.3+ recommended)
* MySQL: 5.5+ (5.6+ recommended)
* WordPress: 5.2+
* SSL
* The PHP intl extension is recommended to enable better currency formatting

## Installation

To install BigCommerce for WordPress, you will need to [install and activate the plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bigcommerce/) in WordPress and connect your BigCommerce account. If you do not already have an account, you will be prompted to create one.

For a walkthrough on installing and activating the plugin, see [Using BigCommerce for WordPress](https://support.bigcommerce.com/s/article/BigCommerce-for-WordPress#installation) (BigCommerce Help Center).

## Setting your channel name

Once connected, you will set up a new [channel name](https://support.bigcommerce.com/s/article/BigCommerce-for-WordPress#installation). This name will be used to identify this specific WordPress instance in BigCommerce when checking orders or listing products.

### Multisite Instructions

For multisite instructions, see [Multisite Setup](/developer/docs/storefront/wordpress/start/multi-site).

After you have created your new channel name, the initial product sync will begin, and you can begin configuring your plugin settings.