Hi, I had created a MySQL database through my 1&1 hosting account prior to installing Plogger. I followed the following instructions that were provided in the Plogger zipped file. 1. Unzip the files to a local folder on your computer. 2. Upload the files via FTP to a folder on your website. 3. Create a MySQL database and user from your web hosting control panel. 4. Open your web browser and run the installation script located at: http://www.yoursite.com/plogger-folder/plog-admin/_install.php 5. Log in to your gallery admin and begin configuring your gallery and uploading your images.