Q. How to access the S&P Capital IQ databases
Access:
To access our S&P databases you need to:
- Ensure third party cookies are enabled in your browser (instructions for Chrome users)
- Login with your University username and password using these links:
Problems?
- If you are unable to see a login screen: click on this link to clear any S&P cookies. Then ensure third party cookies are still enabled, close all your browser windows, restart your browser and use the access links above.
- If you had saved data in a previous account that is not showing, please contact the Business Librarian who will arrange for this to be mapped over to your new account.
- If you have any further difficulties accessing S&P please contact the Business Librarian and include a screenshot of any error messages and details of which browsers you have tried.
Using the Capital IQ Excel Plugin on a personal device
1) Download the Office plugin from CapIQ:
2) Run and install the software. You may need to restart your computer to view the tab in Excel
3) Once the S&P tab is showing in Excel, click on CIQ add-in settings and enable the Is SAML User tickbox
4) Press Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F12 keys at once to open the following dialog box
Add this SAML link in the SAML URL: https://secure.signin.
5) Click on Close and then Apply. Now restart Excel completely to enable the new login process.
6) Open Excel and login via the S&P tab using your university username and password.