To begin your adventures in EVE Online, you will need to create an account and install the game on your machine. Clicking the "Try EVE now" button above will open the account creation page in a new window. No credit card information is required for you to begin enjoying your 14-day trial of EVE Online.

After you have successfully created an account you will be presented with a button to download the EVE Online client. In case you have closed that window out already, we have included buttons on this page for both Windows and Mac downloads.

If you already have an EVE Online account and just need the game client, click the appropriate button below to download the latest version of the software for your system.

While the client is downloading, here are some great sites to visit for more information about EVE Online:

EVElopedia - the Official EVE Online Wiki
EVE Forums - the Official EVE Online forums
CCPGames @ YouTube - see for yourself how massive, interactive and simply awesome the game and community you are about to join truly is.

Once you're logged in, the tutorial is a great way to get familiar with the interface and basic game elements. Be sure to check out the market and look through the skills to get some ideas as to what path you want to pick for your character. The default chat channel is Rookie Help Chat, and it's a great place to go for advice and assistance.

Begin your journey, and become part of the history of the fantastic world of EVE Online!