Install MAXQDA for macOS
MAXQDA is a qualitative data analysis software available to the UIW community. For MAXQDA to launch and work properly, you must be connected to a UIW wireless/wired network while using the program. Specifically, while using MAXQDA, your device must meet one of the following criteria:
- Connected to the VPN.
- Hardwired to a UIW network
- Connected to the uiw-employees WiFi
- Connected to the uiw-students WiFi.
You can also use MAXQDA within the university's virtual computer lab (vLab). Note, the uiw-guests wireless network will not work.
To install MAXQDA for macOS:
- Connect to a UIW network and download MAXQDA for macOS.
- Open and drag the app into your applications folder.
- Launch MAXQDA.
- Accept the terms.
- Choose Connect to your institution's network license.
- Enter the license information:
- Connect and use MAXQDA.
Need more detail?
Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step.
In-Depth Walkthrough
Step 1: Connect to a UIW network and download MAXQDA
Download MAXQDA for macOS from the vendor's website.
Step 2: Open the Installer
Locate and open the installer, named "MaxQDA 24.dmg" within your browser's downloads area or through the Downloads folder in Finder
to install MAXQDA, and drag the MAXQDA24 app icon into the Applications folder on the right.
There's not necessarily an install complete pop-up, so please wait until you hear a sound or see a progress bar disappear. This usually takes a few seconds.
Eject the Installer: Find the MAXQDA24 disk icon on your desktop. Right-click the icon and select Eject "MAXQDA24".
Step 3: Open MAXQDA
Find and open the newly installed MAXQDA24 app within your Applications folder. This can be accessed by opening Finder
and 1) Selecting Applications and 2) choosing MAXQDA24. If you see a prompt asking "... Are you sure you want to open it?" 3) Select Open to continue.
If you cannot find your applications folder, learn how to open applications on macOS.
Step 4: First-time, Approve Policy
The first time MAXQDA24 is opened on a device, you'll need to accept the license agreement and privacy policy. 1) Choose I accept the terms and 2) Continue to close the license page and proceed.
Step 5: Connect to UIW to License MAXQDA
To use MAXQDA, you must configure the app to connect to UIW servers. This only needs to be done once and the app will remember the configuration and automatically connect each time, provided you're on a UIW network. To license MAXQDA for use at UIW, select Connect to your institution's network license.
Note: Please, do not start a free trial or purchase a license.
Step 6: License Information
Enter the network license information as follows:
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Server address & port: Server Address & Port Information document
- Click on 'Search for licenses automatically'
- Click Refresh
Step 7: Choose the License
Next, you should now see a MAXQDA2024 option appear. 1) Click on MAXQDA2024 and then 2) choose Connect to complete the installation.
Note: If you received an error, you might've entered the information in the previous step incorrectly or you aren't connected to a UIW network. You must be on a UIW Network to use MAXQDA. Please, ensure you are fulfilling these requirements and if you still have trouble, contact the UIW Help Desk.
Done. MAXQDA has now been installed on your macOS device. Steps 6-8 of this guide won't need to be completed again and MAXQDA will remember your setup and open normally as long as you're on a UIW network.
Install MAXQDA for macOS FAQ
Where can I learn how to use MAXQDA?
Visit the MAXQDA 24 Manual to learn all there is to know about using MAXQDA, specifically the Getting Started: Go for it! guide.
If I upgraded from MAXQDA 2022, can I use an existing project file with MAXQDA 24?
Yes. MAXQDA 24 is backward compatible and can convert your old project file into a current one. Learn more about switching from older versions of MAXQDA.
I'm getting an error when trying to launch MAXQDA
- Ensure you're entering the network license information from step 8 correctly.
- Ensure you're connected to a UIW wireless/wired network. MAXQDA will not launch or work if you are not connected to a UIW network.
I'm connected to a UIW network, but it won't launch...
Make sure you are not using the uiw-guest network. MAXQDA will not launch on the uiw-guest network, and you must be hardwired to the internet or connected to either the "uiw-employees" and "uiw-students" networks.
I want to use MAXQDA in vLab, but can I save the files I make from there? Can I import files I need to use with MAXQDA?
Yes. vLab supports two-way file transfer, allowing you to import and export files into the virtual space to use with applications in vLab.
