Installing NVivo

If you're completely new to NVivo (and don't have a myLumivero profile) you can trial it here, or buy it here. If you have a myLumivero account, log into the myLumivero portal to purchase there.

If you have bought NVivo or were assigned a license (or 'seat', under an organization license), a notification email contains download links for the app.

You can buy NVivo licenses by visiting https://shop.lumivero.com/. NVivo licenses can be used on both Windows and Mac computers. Each license allows installation on two computers.

After installing, you must activate NVivo, to register the installation against your license.

System requirements

To install NVivo your computer must meet the minimum installation requirements:

Minimum system requirements

• Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor

• Mac OS 12 Monterey

  NOTE  NVivo supports only the current MacOS version and the two previous versions. For more information on how to find out what MacOS version you have and what are the latest versions, see Find out which macOS your Mac is using. We understand that this may pose challenges for some users. However, by using the latest macOS version, you can benefit seamless user experience and avoid known vulnerabilities, compatibility issues, and application failures.

• 4 GB RAM

• 1280 x 800 screen resolution

• 8 GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs

Recommended system requirements

• Mac computer with an Intel Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor

• Mac OS 12 Monterey or later

• 8 GB RAM

• 1440 x 900 screen resolution

• 8 GB SSD of available disk space—or more depending on data storage needs

• Internet connection

• Google Chrome (required for NCapture—a browser extension that allows you to gather material from the web)

Install NVivo

When you buy or trial NVivo you will receive an email with download links for the app.

To install NVivo:

1. Locate and double-click the NVivo dmg file that you downloaded.
2. Drag the NVivo icon into your Applications folder.

After installation you will need to activate your license.

Uninstall NVivo

Before uninstalling NVivo, deactivate your license.

To uninstall:

1. Drag the NVivo app from the Applications folder to the Trash.
2. Empty the Trash.