Students: How to Download, Install, and Activate SPSS for MacOS (Authorized User)

 

Requesting Activation Code and Downloading Installation Files

  • To use SPSS Statistics, users must request an activation code (license key) for SPSS Statistics to activate the software. Please visit the SPSS page of the CCS Software Catalog and complete the SPSS Activation Code Request Form. After you complete this request form, you will be sent an email with the activation code and links to download the install files for SPSS Statistics.
    • NOTE: SPSS Activation codes for Students expire at the end of each semester. To continue using SPSS, you must request a new activation code at the start of each semester.
  • The installation files for SPSS Statistics are also available for users to download from the SPSS Page of the CCS Software Catalog.

 

Installing

1. After downloading the installation files for SPSS, go to your downloads folder and launch the installation wizard.

 

2. Upon opening the installation wizard, you will be prompted by some information about the licensed materials. Click "Continue" to proceed.

 

 

3. On the next page, read through the Software License Agreement, then click "Continue".

 

 

4. To continue installing the software , agree to the terms of the license agreement by clicking "Agree". 

 

 

5. Now you will be required to enter the administrator password for your MacBook (not your Central login) in order to install. Once entered, click "Install Software" to begin the installation process for SPSS.  

 

 

6. Wait for SPSS to finish installing, then click "Finish" to complete the download. SPSS is now installed on your computer.

It will show in documents below as a folder titled "IBM SPSS Statistics".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensing

1. The Activate IBM SPSS Statistics window will appear after the installation is complete. Select "Launch License Wizard".

 

 

2. The IBM SPSS Statistics Licensing status window will appear. Click "Next".

 

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3. On the Product Authorization window, select "Authorized User License", then click "Next".

 

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4. Enter the authorization code you would have received when you placed your order on the Software Distribution site (this can be found by going into Your Account/Orders under your profile). Click "Add" then "Next".

 

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5. Once the authorization is successful, click "Next".

 

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6. The last step is to click "Finish". SPSS has been successfully installed and activated.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or issues with the installation / licensing for SPSS, please reach out to the Help Centre at IThelp@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 58888. Please include the following in your message:

 

  • Error message (Include screen shot) and detailed description of the issue you are experiencing.
  • Type of Device (personal vs. University-supplied device) and Operating System (Windows/MacOS version)

 

 
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