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How to Use Analytic Solver Cloud on a Mac

Summary This article explains how to use and manage Analytic Solver on a Mac, including which product to use, how to get started, licensing notes for organizations, and where to find installation instructions and support.

Which Analytic Solver product to use on a Mac

  • Analytic Solver for Mac is provided as Analytic Solver Cloud. The downloadable/installable add-in is not available for Mac computers.
  • The Excel built-in Solver (the Solver available under Excel’s Data tab) is a different feature and is not the Analytic Solver add-in.

Getting started on a Mac

  1. Request a free 15-day trial on the Frontline Solvers website: https://www.solver.com/
  2. Use the Cloud version for Mac. Follow the Cloud installation/get‑started instructions here:
    • https://www.solver.com/get-started-analytic-solver-cloud
    • Additional Cloud download/install guidance: https://resources.solver.com/how-do-i-download-analytic-solver-cloud

Licensing and accounts (individuals and organizations)

  • Individuals: Create an account on the website to use Analytic Solver Cloud.
  • Organizations: Companies can purchase a number of commercial licenses for employees. Each licensed user will need to create an individual account to use Analytic Solver.
  • Payment and license management are handled through the website (users create accounts and sign in to access licensed software).
  • Academic class codes or book/course access codes apply to the Cloud version (codes can be used when accessing the software through the Cloud workflow).

Support and assistance

  • If you need help installing or using Analytic Solver Cloud on a Mac, Frontline support can schedule remote assistance sessions (for example, via Microsoft Teams) to walk through setup and troubleshooting.
  • For the Excel built-in Solver on Mac, refer to Microsoft’s support documentation for loading Excel add-ins.

Conclusion Mac users should use Analytic Solver Cloud rather than a downloadable add-in. Start by creating an account and requesting a free 15-day trial at solver.com, follow the Cloud installation instructions linked above, and contact Frontline support for scheduled remote assistance if needed.