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Information on how to use Software Center to install programs on University of Otago-owned devices.

Who is this available to

This service is available to University of Otago staff and students.

How do I install software using the Software Center

Windows

To use the Software Center to install software on Windows:

  1. Click the Search icon (beside the Windows button) and search for: software center (note American spelling).
  2. Click on Software Center.
  3. Log in using your University username and password.
  4. Find the software application you want to install using the search bar at the top, or the menu on the left.
  5. Double-click on the application you need to install and follow the prompts.

macOS

To use the Software Center to install software on mac0S:

  1. Click on the Spotlight icon (magnifying glass in the top right of your screen) and search for: software centre (note British spelling).

No Software Centre?

If the Managed Software Centre is not available on your macOS computer, you will first need to enrol in Jamf

After your computer is enrolled:

  1. Double-click to open the Managed Software Centre.
  2. Log in using your University username and password.
  3. Find the software application you want to install using the search bar at the top, or the menu on the left.
  4. Double-click on the application you need to install and follow the prompts.

Installing software on a University computer usually requires administrator access. Domain-joined computers (computers that you log into with your University username and password) can use the Software Center to install commonly-used software, without needing administrator credentials.

Depending on when your computer was last on campus, you may not see all the applications that have been made available, as this updates each time you connect to the University network.

For further help, contact AskOtago

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