First of all, Welcome to DAoC.
I recommend the following steps:
1. Choose a Realm
- Every realm is desireable in some way. Either choose regarding your liking or based on population (in which case Albion may be your choice).
2. Watch some Phoenix guides such as these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g-bxGv5OjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5aUCs9v0E
There are many others.
Also keep this list in mind:
https://darkageofcamelot.com/content/slash-commands
3. Start with a noob friendly farming character
- Ask for recommendations (and read through the forum) after choosing your Realm.
4. Search for a Noob friendly guild
- Join their TS / Discord in order to ask things on the fly, too many things to learn.
5. Have fun.