# This file should be copied to AdminSettings.php, and modified
# to reflect local settings. Unlike LocalSettings.php, it is
# not copied to the installation directory for security reasons;
-# it is used by the maintenance scripts only. Do not check
-# AdminSettings.php into CVS!
+# it is used by the install and maintenance scripts only.
+#
+# Developers: Do not check AdminSettings.php into CVS!
+
+# This data is used to set up the database, and for all
+# maintenance operations on it (rebuild links tables etc.).
+# You can use the root account here. If you don't, make sure
+# that the user has the rights to create the database before
+# running the install script, or create the database yourself.
$wgDBadminuser = "wikiadmin";
$wgDBadminpassword = "adminpass";