How to Install SPSS on Mac

Overview

This article will describe the process to download and install SPSS on a Mac computer and then activate the product

Environment

MacOS computers, SPSS Statistics/SPSS Licensing Wizard, JMU Libraries software page

Troubleshooting/Resolution

Note: Prior to beginning the installation, ensure that any previous versions of SPSS are uninstalled. (This is absolutely vital, SPSS will not override an old installation)

Additionally, be sure that you are only installing SPSS, Amos is not compatible with MacOS

  1. Open a web browser to JMU Libraries SPSS Instructions
  2. Enter your eID and password
  3. Scroll down to the Downloads (ZIP format): section and click on the SPSS software appropriate for your device to begin the download
  4. Click Allow if you receive the message "Do you want to allow downloads …"
  5. Click Finder, then double-click the Downloads folder
  6. Double-click the spss_statistics_... zip file to extract the files
  7. Double-click the SS-Client_...pkg file to start the installer
  8. If prompted, enter the Admin User Name and Password (for a personal device this is likely just the username and password you use to sign into your computer)
  9. The IBM Install Wizard will open, click Continue
  10. Click Continue on the Software License Agreement screen
  11. Click Agree on the pop up screen that says "To continue installing the software..."
  12. Click Continue on the Destination Folder screen
  13. Click Install on the Standard Install on "Macintosh HD" screen
  14. Enter the Admin User Name and Password and click Install Software
  15. When the installation is completed, the IBM SPSS Statistics folder should open automatically
  16. Double click the SPSS Statistics icon to open the application
  17. The Activate SPSS Statistics window will pop up, click Launch License Wizard
  18. Click Next on the License Status screen
  19. On JMU Libraries SPSS Instructions under JMU’s Single User Activation Keys for SPSS (Extends license to 8/01/2025):  copy the code after the version number you installed (IE V 30) and click Next
  20. Click Next when you see Authorization succeeded
  21. Click Finish when License Completed
Additional Information or Notes

For additional questions you can contact the IT Help Desk at 540-568-3555 or at helpdesk@jmu.edu

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