Okay, after you cleared cookies and restarted, you need to go to this link.
Use the login box in the middle of the screen for this part of it.
Then, you need to add the information asked for.
It will then tell you a validation mail has been sent. You need to check your junk/spam folder if it's not in your inbox for this email as well.
Then, click the link in the email, and you should be all set.