Second Life is an online virtual world, or metaverse, developed and owned by the San Francisco-based firm Linden Lab and launched on June 23, 2003. Second Life users, also called residents, create virtual representations of themselves, called avatars, and are able to interact with places, objects and other avatars.

What is Second Life used for?

Second Life is an online world in which users (called residents) create virtual representations of themselves, called avatars, and interact with other avatars, places or objects. Second Life isnt just a fancy chat room — residents can do much more than communicate with one another.

What is Second Life?

Second Life is an online 3D virtual world imagined and designed by you. From the moment you enter Second Life, youll discover a universe brimming with people and possibilities. Create and customize your own digital 3D persona, also known as your avatar.