How do I download a license for ArcGIS on my computer (Windows)?

  • You will need to be connected to VPN to license and use ArcGIS
  • To use ArcGIS off-campus, you will need to borrow a license in ArcGIS Administrator. The software will also prompt you for a new license every 120 days when being used off-campus
  • Open the program ArcGIS Administrator from your Start Menu
  • Click on the Borrow/Return folder under Desktop and tick all boxes. Click on Apply and then OK

    the ArcGIS Administrator window, with all options ticked
  • Your ArcGIS Licence is now installed
  • You will need to repeat this process every 90 days in order to renew your license
Contact for this page:
Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk