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Do I create a new user/pass for the site?

I didnt...I always use SteemConnect. It should have the option under the sign in boxes to choose steemconnect. You will use SteemConnect for a lot of sister sites to steemit.

When you sign in using SteemConnect it connects your Steem account to that site but not your personal information.

OK I'm in. Just upvoted 5 articles. Thanks again for all your help.

No problem. Try to upvote at least 5 people a day. That puts more time and points towards people upvoting you every day.

I have been trying since Thursday to access the site, still says Under maintenance! check back 24 hours later.

It's been 48 hours at least, is the site no longer available. I found another site to use instead.

I now have my own referral link too! https://steemfollower.com/?r=14290

Yup!

Now says Under maintenance! Expected time 5 days. check back 2018-03-15

Seriously??? another 5 days for maintenance? 7 days total?

ya, maintenance is a good thing though