Before you begin
Visit our Service Catalog and order a license. You'll receive a confirmation email with the authorization codes for several versions of SPSS needed to activate the software.
NOTE: On December 14, 2021, IBM issued a security bulletin advising anyone running SPSS version 25 through version 28 to download a fix which will address the “log4j” vulnerability (aka “Log4Shell”) that has been making international headlines. If you are installing the software for the first time, visit this page to learn how to download & apply the fix to remove the vulnerability. If you're renewing your license only, please follow the steps as well.
Updating your license only
If you're installing SPSS for the first time, skip to the next section for instructions on how to download the software and perform the install.
- From the Windows Desktop, click Start > All Programs > IBM SPSS Statistics > SPSS License Authorization Wizard.
- The License Method dialog appears. Click the radio button next to License my product now then click Next.
- The Enter Codes dialog appears. Enter the authorization code for the version you installed and then click Next.
- The Internet Authorization Status dialog appears. In this dialog you should see a message such as “Successfully processed all codes.” Click Next.
- The License Completed dialog appears. Click Finish.
Downloading SPSS
- Visit our SharePoint site and select the "SPSS" folder.
- Select the folder containing the version you wish to install, and then select the .exe file.
- When prompted, select "Download".
Installing SPSS for the first time
- Double click the file you downloaded and follow the prompts to begin the install, agree to any agreements, and accept all the default settings.
- The License Method dialog appears. Click the radio button next to License my product now then click Next.
- The Enter Codes dialog appears. Enter the authorization code for the version you installed and then click Next.
- The Internet Authorization Status dialog appears. In this dialog you should see a message such as “Successfully processed all codes.” Click Next.
- The License Completed dialog appears. Click Finish.