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All faculty and staff have the ability to access and use Software Center or Self Service on a UNCW-owned computer.
*Please note: If your Windows computer has not been on the UNCW network for an extended period of time (either on-campus or via VPN), you may need to connect before it displays all applications available on Software Center. After connecting, applications may take a few hours to populate.
Software Center for Windows:
- Click the Windows Start Button.
- Locate and choose the "Software Center" tile on the start menu.
![Software center picture](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=d212bba6-f256-42ed-a0c3-8e5da5b04f49.png)
- If you do not see the "Software Center" tile, type "Software Center" in the search bar.
![search bar](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=73cc830f-ebe4-434f-9378-ce63faba8338.png)
- Software Center will now launch.
![screenshot of software center and applications](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=249fedcb-73d8-4d85-b28e-e37b5f90d8f0.png)
- Click on the application you would like to install.
- Select "Install."
![install page](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=86834b7e-9643-4883-8ae8-2723ae424533.png)
Self Service for Mac:
- Click the Finder icon in the Mac taskbar/dock.
- Select the "Applications" tab in the left toolbar.
- Locate and select "Self Service" in the list of applications.
![screenshot of application menu](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=a4718978-05dc-4cc6-b732-c5d95e9f5b02.png)
- If you do not see the "Self Service" tile, type "Self Service" into the spotlight search.
![self service magnifying glass](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=531ec25c-a054-4817-9bc4-d62b08f46842.png)
- Self Service will now launch. Use your UNCW username and password to sign into Self Service.
![self service screenshot of username & password](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=5e13ef4a-786c-4335-8931-8f373849ce9f.png)
- Click on the application you would like to install.
![screenshot of self service application options](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=d1534b2f-8ee2-4531-b61a-1ef4139e8b54.png)
- Select "Install."
If you need further assistance, submit a service request or CHAT with TAC.