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@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ WooPayments uses the WordPress.com connection to securely communicate with our p
 
 Note that you do not need to host your site itself on WordPress.com, nor do you need to host *any* site on WordPress.com at all. You only need an account.
 
+Note that you do not need to host your site itself on WordPress.com. You only need an account on WordPress.com to establish the connection. You can create a WordPress.com account [at this link](https://wordpress.com/start/account/user-social).
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 = How do I set up a store for a client? =
 
 If you are a developer or agency setting up a site for a client, please see [this page](https://woocommerce.com/document/woopayments/account-management/developer-or-agency-setup/) of our documentation for some tips on how to install WooPayments on client sites.