How to install Parallels Desktop for Mac

Step 1: Go to the Academic Software page of Parallels Desktop and click on the Request button at the top right to request your licence.

 

Step 2: Click on the download button on the right to download the software.

 

Step 3: Open the installation file in your download folder. The installation starts.

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Step 4: Accept the licence agreement by clicking on Accept.

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Step 5: Enter the administrator's user name and password and click on OK.

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Step 6: Click on Next.

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Step 7: Click on OK to allow Parallels to access files on your computer.

 

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Step 8: Click on Finish.

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Step 9: Click on 'Install Windows'.

 

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Step 10: Fill in your details and click on 'Create Account' to create a Parallels account.

 

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Step 11: Click on Continue.

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Step 12: Accept the Privacy Policy by clicking on 'I Accept'.

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Step 13: The software is now installed. Open Parallels by clicking on the icon in the task bar.

 

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Step 14: Click on 'Enter a key' to enter a licence code.

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Step 15: Enter the code from step 1 and click on Activate.

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Your licence is activated and you can now start working.