8 Steps to Create & Configure MySite in SharePoint 2010

Following are the steps to create and configure the MySite for your SharePoint 2010 Farm

1. Create a Web Application with Classic Mode
2. Create a new Site Collection using the MySite Host Template under Enterprise tab.
3. Configure the User Profile Service Application > Setup My Site.
4. Set the Preferred Search Site URL & Personal Site URL format.
5. Add Managed Path "Personal" as a wildcard inclusion through the Manage Web Applications > My Site > Managed Paths.
6. Switch ON the Self Service Site Collection management through the Manage Web Applications > My Site > Self Service Site creation
7. On browsing to personal site for the first time the site is created.
8. Have fun! :)