Software Manager: How to order software
Visit the Software Manager website
Ordering for yourself:
1. Select Order new software (or click the Search Software tab)
2. Select your software
3. View software details and click Order
If you already have a license the Order button will be grayed out (see note)
4. Enter the Fund Code, read and Agree to terms, and Click Purchase
Order for some else or multiple users:
1. Select "Order software for someone else" from the Software Manager Homepage or click the "Purchase for Others" Tab.
2. Select Product and click Start Bulk Order (for 1 or more users other than yourself)
3. Enter NetID(s) and Click Validate NetIDs
You will Validate NetIDs to check eligibility and check for current licenses for users
Failed Validation / Successful Validation
4. Read and Accept terms and conditions to complete purchase.
Complete Purchase
(See steps below for how to access download/activation details)
- Your software has been ordered.
- Your license is currently being assigned. Please try refreshing the page or try back in a few minutes
How to access Software Download and Activation instructions after ordering:
- Go to My Licenses
- Select View Details for software ordered
Additional Software Manager Information and How To's:
For log on and troubleshooting Contact:
OIT Service Desk here or call 919-684-2200
Support Information / Service Outage:
For outages and licensing questions, e-mail OIT Software Licensing
Article number: KB0035630
Valid to: May 30, 2026