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From SLIS Second Life Wiki

How to get an avatar for use in SL

1. Go to https://secure-web0.secondlife.com/join/ . You will arrive at the registration page where you will set up your Second Life account.
2. Register for Second Life

1. create a username. Your first name can be anything you like and your last name is chosen from a list of available names. For the purposes of this tutorial I made up the name Zenon, and chose Obolensky from the list of available last names.
2. enter your birthdate
3. enter your email address

3. Select an avatar

1. choose from 12 avatar shapes (6 male and 6 female). Don’t worry, you will be able to alter yourself later by changing your hair, clothes, and more
2. Enter your real information
3. Enter your real first name, last name, gender, and country.
4. Choose a password, and fill out a security question answer in case you forget your password
5. If you would like to get email, have a promotion code, or were referred by someone, enter that information now.

4. Enter the code shown , and agree to terms of service

1. Choose whether or not to upgrade to premium account status. For more information on the difference between premium or free accounts, please visit http://secondlife.com/whatis/plans.php. For the purposes of taking a class in Second Life a premium account is not necessary.

5. Your account has been created! Check your email to confirm your account

1. Click on the email link and you will be transported to the page where you download the Second Life client.