NVivo 14: Request License and Install

Summary

Learn how to request an NVivo 14 license and install the qualitative data analysis software on Windows or macOS. NVivo is available to faculty and staff on a limited license basis for research purposes.

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NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software tool used for coding and analyzing research data, including interviews, focus groups, documents, PDFs, surveys, social media content, audio/video files, and images.

Audience

This article is intended for faculty and staff who need to use NVivo for qualitative research and data analysis.

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Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS

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Prerequisites

NVivo is available on a limited license basis with 15 total seats. Licenses are assigned based on availability and research needs.

Licenses activate only when the application is in use. NVivo is also pre-installed on Laptop Anytime Kiosk computers for student use.

Request a NVivo License

Before you can install NVivo, you must request a license through the Service Desk.

  1. Navigate to the Software Application Licensing and Access service request form.
  2. Complete the required fields in the form.
  3. In the Software Application Name field, enter NVivo 14.
  4. Provide a brief description of your research needs and how you plan to use NVivo.
  5. Click Submit.

Once your request is approved and a license is assigned, you will receive a notification. The software will then become available for installation through Company Portal (Windows) or Self Service (macOS).

Install NVivo on Windows

After your license has been assigned, install NVivo from the Company Portal.

  1. Open Company Portal on your Windows computer.
  2. Click Apps in the navigation menu.
  3. Search for NVivo or scroll to find NVivo 14 in the list of available applications.
  4. Click Install.
  5. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take several minutes.
  6. Once installed, launch NVivo 14 from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

For additional assistance with Company Portal, see Using the Company Portal Application on Ithaca College Windows Computers.

Install NVivo on macOS

After your license has been assigned, install NVivo from Self Service.

  1. Open Self Service on your Mac.
  2. Search for NVivo or browse to find NVivo 14 in the list of available applications.
  3. Click Install.
  4. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take several minutes.
  5. Once installed, launch NVivo 14 from the Applications folder or Launchpad.

For additional assistance with Self Service, see Using the Self Service app on macOS.

Getting Started with NVivo

NVivo provides comprehensive tools for qualitative data analysis. When you first launch the application, you can:

  • Create a new project or open an existing one
  • Import various data sources (documents, PDFs, audio, video, images, surveys, social media)
  • Code and categorize your data
  • Run queries and visualizations
  • Generate reports and export findings

Additional Resources

For training, tutorials, and detailed documentation about using NVivo:

Getting Help

For assistance with NVivo licensing or installation, please reach out to the Ithaca College Service Desk.

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Article ID: 2045
Created
Wed 11/12/25 3:32 PM
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Wed 11/12/25 3:32 PM
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