Downloading, installing, and starting

•  Download and install EVE from here:Download EVE Online

•  Double-click the EVE icon on your desktop, and accept to agree to the terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA).

•  Next step will be to create an account in order to log into EVE (first time only).

Creating an account

•  If you are buying a new account click here

•  If you have a CD key from a boxed version or a promotion then click here.

•  Follow the registration instructions.

•  Go back to the above login screen and enter your account username and password.

The account name you select will not be your in-game name.