How-To Guides & Tutorials

Your official resource for learning the essentials. Find step-by-step instructions to help you get started, create amazing content, and thrive in Alife Virtual World.

First Steps for New Residents

Just starting your journey? These guides are for you! We'll walk you through account creation, installing the viewer, and taking your first steps in-world.

Guide: Your First Day in Alife

From website registration to logging in for the first time. This is the essential starting point for every new resident.

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Guide: Mastering Your Avatar

Learn how to customize your look with system layers, mesh bodies, clothing, and accessories to create a unique identity.

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The Creator's Toolkit

Ready to build the world of your dreams? Learn about managing your land, your region (sim), and bringing your creations to life with scripts.

How-To: Manage Your Land

Control your parcel's media, access, and options. Perfect for homeowners and shop owners.

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How-To: Manage Your Sim (Estate)

For estate owners, this guide covers the powerful region-wide tools for terrain, access, and environment.

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Intro to LSL Scripting

A beginner's introduction to the Linden Scripting Language (LSL) to make your objects interactive.

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Media & Performance

Become a virtual photographer, filmmaker, or live DJ. These guides cover media creation and streaming.

How-To: Take High-Quality Pictures

Configure the Firestorm viewer to capture stunning, high-resolution snapshots in-world.

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How-To: Record High-Quality Videos

Learn to set up OBS Studio and the viewer to record smooth, high-quality video footage (machinima).

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How-To: Live Audio DJ with Mixxx

Set up the free Mixxx software to perform live audio sets with a Shoutcast/Icecast server.

How-To: Live Audio DJ with VirtualDJ

Configure the popular VirtualDJ software for live audio streaming to your club or event.

How-To: Live Video DJ with VirtualDJ

Set up VirtualDJ for live RTMP video streaming to create a TV station or live VJ set.

How-To: Create a 24/7 Radio Station

Use the web control panel to manage your media and automate a 24/7 streaming station.

Advanced 3D Creation

For professional creators. Learn how to create and import your own 3D models using Blender.

Intro to Blender for Alife Virtual

A beginner's overview of the Blender interface and the basics of exporting custom 3D mesh assets.

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Ready to Start Learning?

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced creator, our comprehensive guides will help you master Alife Virtual World step by step.

All guides are free and regularly updated with the latest features