Navigate to https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do

Fill in an email address to get a ServiceNow account

Select 'Next' then select a password (not shown, follow required password prompts)

Select the proper option for you, here, I will opt for a developer oriented IDE

Wait for the 'Setting Up Instance' under the button to clear, then select 'Start Building' when available

You will be redirected to your ServiceNow Personal Developer Instance (PDI)

Steps complete - PDI is active and you have logged in

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How to request a PDI from the ServiceNow Developer site