Hi Doug,
There is no confirmation email needed to setup an account.
First register your new account here:
https://secure.a-eon.biz/register_user.phpOnce you have completed the form and submitted the details, you will be given on screen an 8 character username. You specify the password.
Then go to register the product here:
https://secure.a-eon.biz/register_product.phpEnter the serial key, click the "Register Product" button and then login with your username and password
All done!