Computers that don’t have SPSS 26 installed already
These instructions apply to both Windows and Mac systems.
1. Download the appropriate installer for your system
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to to install the application
3. When the installer completes successfully, the “Install Complete” dialog box will include a check box that says Start SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard now. Ensure that this box is checked before clicking Done:
4. After clicking Done, the SPSS License Authorization Wizard appears. It will indicate “no licenses found for IBM SPSS Statistics.” Click Next > to continue:
5. On the Product Authorization page, select Concurrent user license and then click Next > to continue. You don’t need to remember or note the lock code displayed on this page:
6. On the License Manager page, enter the license server address: spss.ccas.gwu.edu and click Next > to continue:
7. If the activation is successful, the next page will say Licensing Completed and show the seat count and expiration date of the University’s site license:
If the activation is successful, click Finish to close the authorization wizard. Then, you can launch IBM SPSS Statistics. You must be connected to the campus network or VPN each time you launch IBM SPSS Statistics. If an error message appears, please see the Troubleshooting and Frequently-Asked Questions section below, or contact your School or Division’s IT Support group for assistance.
Updating the license on an existing installation
If your existing installation of IBM SPSS is unlicensed or is licensed with an authorized-user license, you can change your installation to point to the University’s license server. To do so, launch the SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard for your platform:
Windows: Start Menu -> IBM SPSS Statistics -> IBM SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard
Mac: Finder -> Applications -> IBM -> SPSS -> Statistics -> (version number) -> SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard
Then, follow the instructions for new installations beginning at step 4.
Troubleshooting and Frequently-Asked Questions
Q: I can’t connect to the license server.
A: The license server is only accessible from the Campus network. If you need to use IBM SPSS Statistics from off-campus, you must connect to the GW VPN before launching IBM SPSS Statistics. If connecting with VPN, you must remain connected to the VPN for your entire SPSS session. Note: The license server is not accessible from the GWConnect wireless network. Please make sure that you connect to GWireless, not GWConnect, to use the license server.
Q: What if I receive a warning that the license is about to expire?
A: The Columbian College Office of Technology Services (OTS) administers the campus site license for IBM SPSS Statistics. OTS will replace the licenses on the license server well before they expire. If your workstation is configured to use the license server, you do not need to take any action. Your workstation will automatically receive the updated license next time you launch IBM SPSS Statistics.
Q: What happens if I leave the University?
A: If you graduate from or end your employment with the University, you must uninstall IBM SPSS Statistics from your computer.
Q: What if I need more help?
A: Please contact your School or Division’s IT support group for assistance.