Review key features and terminology, data preparation tips, create a project and import data.
Thousands of researchers and organizations use Dedoose for their research needs and you can too. Unlock our most powerful features today!
Thousands of researchers and organizations use Dedoose for their research needs and you can too. Unlock our most powerful features today!
Click on the steps below to learn how to get started with Dedoose
Choose your desired username and enter your email address to create an account. You will use these credentials to log-in to Dedoose after you’ve downloaded the app.
There are two versions available for windows, a portable standalone executable that requires no installation, as well as a standard installable version. For most users the installable version is the correct choice. However if you are unable to install Dedoose on an organizationally owned machine, the portable will be the best choice.
Currently, the only OSX version is a standalone Apple Disk Image (.dmg). Be sure that once you have downloaded the installer you follow the instructions to drag and drop the application in to your folder, as seen below.
Note that you may need to also download and install Microsoft Fonts via your Linux distribution's repository or install them manually. The following is an example for Arch Linux:
Please note this is an experimental build compiled on Debian/Ubuntu but has been tested on several distributions. We currently don't offer packages yet but those should become available in the coming months.
When you log in for the first time, you will see a Demo Project. We encourage you to create a new project and begin your analysis. We’ve also provided a guided Getting Started tutorial below.
When you log in, you will see the Home Dashboard for the project you most recently visited. To access a different project, or to create a new project, click the Projects tab in the Main Menu bar.
(Optional) You can add new users to your account via the Account Workspace if you would like to pay for their account(s). Visit the Learning Center for more details.
(Optional) To add existing users to your account group, submit a request to our Support Team.