Install NVivo on a Bowdoin-Issued Mac

Questions

  • How do I install NVivo on my Bowdoin-issued Mac?
  • I would like to use NVivo for my coursework or research. How do I access NVivo on macOS?
  • How do I install NVivo 14 from Self Service?
  • How do I activate NVivo on a Mac?
  • macOS says it cannot verify the developer of NVivo. What do I do?
  • How do I give NVivo Full Disk Access on my Mac?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students installing NVivo on a Bowdoin-issued Mac. NVivo is available on faculty, staff, and student computers.

  • macOS Sequoia (15.x) or macOS Tahoe (26.x)

Resolution

  1. Open Self Service on your Bowdoin-provided Mac. For details, see Installing Software from Self Service and Company Portal in the Related Articles section.
  2. Search for NVivo 14 and click Install.
  3. Once installed, open the Applications folder, right-click on NVivo, and choose Open.
  4. When prompted with macOS cannot verify the developer of "NVivo". Are you sure you want to open it?, choose Open.
    macOS warning dialog stating it cannot verify the developer of NVivo, with options to Open, Move to Trash, or Cancel.
  5. When asked to give NVivo permission to access data, click Open Security & Privacy.
    Dialog asking for permission for NVivo to access data, with options to open Security & Privacy settings or cancel.
  6. Enter your computer password if prompted.
  7. Toggle the switch next to NVivo to On.
    macOS Privacy & Security settings showing Full Disk Access with NVivo enabled and other apps listed but disabled.
  8. Enter your computer password if prompted.
  9. Agree to the License Agreement.
  10. Quit NVivo.
  11. Open Self Service again, but this time click Install under NVivo 14 Activation.
  12. Once that installs, quit Self Service and open NVivo.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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