Whilst you are still excited you can get a head start by reading the manual and watching the tutorials/youtube videos etc:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=77
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Also read the forums for some good new player tips.
Already stated on some threads tonight if you are planning on playing with keyboard and mouse then seriously consider getting a HOTAS. My Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X was cheap and certainly good enough to get going, I'm still using it 2 years on.
Also go through all the options for keys and Hotas to assign them to things that make sense to you.
A good one is to re-assign the "Jettison all cargo" key - I made mine as the same key but with the shift as well.
And the best tip is to try any and everything in the starter ship without the worry of losing too much.
If, when you do get some cash you decide to buy the ship of your dreams make sure you have enough for insurance to cover your losses at all times or don't feel too bad when you lose all.
Play in Open mode if you want, particularly when you have nothing to lose. If you're not bothered about PvP then the Mobius group would be a good group to join.
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The biggest thing is to enjoy yourself and don't grind (too much) to the point of burning yourself out.
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Fly safe Cmdr!
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