SPSS: How to Purchase, Install, and License IBM SPSS

Purchase, install, and license IBM SPSS (and AMOS for employees) on your Windows or Mac computer. Use this guide if you need to obtain a license, activate your software, or set up SPSS for departmental labs.

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Before You Begin

• For lab installations, see below Departmental Computer Labs and Concurrent Licensing.

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Instructions

Purchase SPSS or AMOS

1. Go to the Online Webstore.
2. Purchase the SPSS or AMOS license for your operating system.
3. Download the software and copy the authorization key provided after purchase. a. Note: There are no refunds for electronically delivered licenses.

 

License an Existing Installation

1. Open the IBM SPSS Statistics folder on your computer.
   1. On Windows: Click Start > All Programs > IBM SPSS Statistics > IBM SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard. b. On Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the SPSS folder, and launch SPSS License Authorization Wizard.
   2. Follow the prompts in the wizard to enter your authorization key and complete the licensing process.

 

Verify Your License

1. Open IBM SPSS.
2. Click File > New > Syntax to open a syntax window.
3. Type show license.
4. Highlight and run the command by clicking the right-pointing arrow at the top of the syntax window.
5. Review the modules and expiration dates displayed.

 

Departmental Computer Labs and Concurrent Licensing

1. Please submit an iTech Xpress Request   
   1. Subject:  Purchase a concurrent SPSS license.
   2. Specify the total number of activations (equal to the number of lab computers).
   3. Use the link provided by iTech Xpress to download the SPSS Concurrent License Manager for Windows or Mac.
      1. Install and configure the License Manager before installing SPSS on lab computers.

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Need Additional Help?

• ITS HelpDesk
• Submit a Ticket: Use the self-service portal to log requests.
• In-Person Support: Visit the iTechConnect during business hours for individual help.  Located on the lower level of the Miller Information Technology Center (MITC) - Belknap Campus.