How to Join Second Life and Find Midgar City

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to SecondLife.com;

   These connection-clients are also referred to as "viewers." The official viewer is Viewer
   2.0.
   
   Alternatively, there are a number of third-party viewers that one can use to connect with, some of which provide more functionality than the official client. , You will start off at a Help or Orientation Island
   -- which is essentially a tutorial for newbies to help learn how to navigate and make use of the features Second Life (SL) offers.
   
   This isn't a requirement, however.
   
   Note, however, that while on this Island, you won't be able to search for other areas on the main grid (for whatever reason). , There will be another button on the Map display that reads "Go Home." Click it, and you should be taken to the main grid. , Open your Map display back up again and type in "Midgar" into your search bar and click "Search." Our sim should pop up on your map. , Welcome to Midgar.
   
   Please read the rules and the necessary information to get started in our community.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 2: Go to Choose in your starting look (which will be unimportant in the long run)

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   Step 3: fill in your desired information

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   Step 4: and complete your registration.

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   Step 5: Once you've signed up

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   Step 6: you will need a client to connect with.

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   Step 7: Once you have your client/viewer installed and downloaded

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   Step 8: simply log into your account.

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   Step 9: If you wish to leave the Help/Orientation Island

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    Step 10: you have to teleport yourself to your Home location

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    Step 11: which you can do by looking at the bottom of your screen and clicking on the "Map" button.

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    Step 12: Once you are on the main grid

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    Step 13: you will be able to search for other areas in Second Life.

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    Step 14: Click teleport.

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