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All faculty, staff and students have the ability to install Read&Write Literacy Software on a Mac.
How do I install Read&Write on a UNCW-owned Mac?
- Access Self Service by opening it from the "Applications" folder or searching for it via Spotlight.
- Log in to Self Service using your UNCW username (e.g., sammyseahawk) and password.
- Once the main screen loads, click the "Software" category on the left.
- You should now be able to locate the "Read&Write" application on this page.
![The Self Service Software page with the ReadWrite software application circled.](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=098d3d2a-dd4a-41a8-be11-8547e7003939.png)
- Click on the "Install" button to start the installation.
- Once the installation has finished, open Read&Write from the "Applications" folder in Finder, and follow the on-screen instructions to agree to the "User Terms." Once completed, Read&Write will be ready for use.
How do I Install Read&Write on my Personally-Owned Mac?
*Please note: You must have administrator access rights on your Mac to complete this installation
- Click here to download the Read&Write Literacy Software installation file.
- Once the download has been completed, double click "ReadWrite.dmg." This will open a new window that contains the Read&Write Application.
- Drag the Read&Write application from this window to the "Applications" folder on your Mac.
- Once you have moved the "Read&Write Gold" Application to the "Applications" folder, open "Read&Write." If prompted, click "Open" to confirm that you want to open the application.
- If prompted, grant Read&Write accessibility access by following the on-screen instructions.
![The Read&Write Security Pop Up.](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=b4663a02-cd63-4c15-bbf9-f5a66d52e6ed.png)
- Accept "User Terms" when prompted, and select "OK."
![The Read&Write "User Terms" acceptance window.](https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=bd826d24-644d-485f-8155-b606bd728788.png)
- When prompted to sign in, select "Sign in with Microsoft" and enter your full UNCW email address (e.g., sammyseahawk@uncw.edu) and password. If prompted, select "Work or school account," choose whether or not to stay signed in and allow access to your account.
- Read&Write will be installed and ready to use.
If you need further assistance, please submit a service request or CHAT with TAC.