I want to try Second Life! Where do I begin?

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This article is part of the Extended Second Life Knowledge Base that includes advanced and specialized information. This information was originally provided by Linden Lab, but is not actively maintained nor guaranteed to be accurate. Linden Lab does not certify nor assume any responsibility for this information.

See the official Second Life Knowledge Base for the most current information.

Template:KB Getting Started To try Second Life®:

  1. Make sure your computer can run Second Life. Check that your computer meets the System Requirements.
  2. Sign up for a Second Life account, if you haven't already done so. Basic accounts are free! Be sure to choose a name you can be proud of; the name you choose during registration is the name by which other Residents in Second Life will identify you.
  3. Download and install the Second Life viewer.
    • Run the Viewer as you would any application on your system.
    • Log in with the name and password you chose, and start exploring!
  4. The first time you log in, you start on one of many "Help Islands".
    • A simple tutorial appears in a corner of the Viewer to guide you through Second Life's controls and features. Spending some time on Help Island will prepare you for a much more rewarding Second Life experience.
    • If you've already left Help Island and want to go back, visit Help Island Public.

If you get lost or confused while inworld, try asking someone for help. Many experienced Residents are happy to help new arrivals; everybody needs help at some time or another! The Second Life Mentor group in particular is dedicated to providing helpful advice to those in need.

Information about Second Life is right here in the wiki: Take a look around! You can also display the (old) Knowledge Base any time by pressing F1 while inworld or typing secondlife.com/kb into your browser window.

If you don't find what you are looking for, let us know! Submit a Knowledge Base suggestion ticket or visit the Documentation Team inworld during our weekly office hours. We'd love to have your feedback.