--- title: SIMS Integration description: Guides and resources for connecting to SIMS (including Hosted SIMS) --- [Skip to content](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#main-content) ![APPLICAA\_LOGO-1024x350-4.png\]](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.png?height=40&name=APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation Hello, how can I help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Applicaa Knowledge Base](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Data & Integrations (IT & Data Managers)](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/data-integrations-it-data-managers?hsLang=en) 3. [Connect to your MIS](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/data-integrations-it-data-managers?hsLang=en#connect-to-your-mis) # SIMS Integration ## Guides and resources for connecting to SIMS (including Hosted SIMS) [Download the SIMS App](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Download) [Admissions+ SIMS App Guide Book](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Download) [How to install and run the Admissions+ SIMS APP](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Install) [Which URLs to whitelist when setting up A+ SIMS App](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Whitelist) [SIMS App Installation and System Requirements](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Technical) [How to enable Applicaa on SIMS CONNECTED](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Connected) [How to set up SIMS App via SCOMIS (hosted SIMS)](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/sims#Scomis)   **What the SIMS App does** - It’s a secure bridge that moves data both ways between SIMS and Applicaa. - Day-to-day admissions are managed on the cloud Admissions + platform; the SIMS app is only used when data needs to be pushed to or pulled from SIMS (typically a few times a year, depending on your workflow). **Where it should live** - Because it talks directly to the SIMS database, it must be installed on a machine that already has SIMS Database access – usually the server that hosts the SIMS Database or a Third-Party Connector machine or a dedicated workstation on the SIMS network. **How staff access it** - When data needs to be transferred, staff open the Admissions + SIMS App. - If it’s on a workstation they can log in locally; if it’s on the connector server they simply remote-desktop into that machine. - A VPN is required only when staff are off-site or if your SIMS server is hosted off-premises – no VPN is needed on the local network. **Useful Links** **[Download the SIMS App](https://home.applicaa.com/en-gb/admissions-sims-app?hsLang=en)**  **[PDF Guide Book](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hubfs/SIMS%20App%20User%20Guide.pdf?hsCtaTracking=5d8d0678-af34-41aa-b177-a328c068b573%7C4f1598ae-4336-4e9d-bf59-5941450530ec&hsLang=en)**   **How to install and run the SIMS App**   Once you have clicked to access the download: ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-49-35-1429-PM.png?width=688&height=336&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-49-35-1429-PM.png)   ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-51-07-1245-PM.png?width=688&height=283&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-51-07-1245-PM.png)   ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-50-29-2333-PM.png?width=688&height=317&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-50-29-2333-PM.png)   **Which URLs to whitelist when setting up your App**  In order to fully setup your Admissions+ SIMS App, you will need to access your downloaded SIMS App on your computer.  ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-53-26-8134-PM.png?width=688&height=409&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-53-26-8134-PM.png)   Once accessed please click on "Connection Settings": ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-54-04-8091-PM.png?width=688&height=503&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-54-04-8091-PM.png) ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-54-33-1018-PM.png?width=688&height=92&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-54-33-1018-PM.png)   You will be directed to the "Server Connection" page. On this page you will see the URLs that need to be added - please open this list and ask your IT Manager to whitelist each of them, as URLs may vary per system:  ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-55-41-7239-PM.png?width=688&height=392&name=image-png-Dec-17-2024-03-55-41-7239-PM.png)   Completing this process will ensure your SIMS App is connected successfully to your school's SIMS system, and data can be transferred as required.    **SIMS App Installation and System Requirements** 1\. What technical processes are involved? What is the size, location and kind of inputs/outputs? - The A+ SIMS app is installed locally on the teacher's machine. - The default installation folder is: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Applicaa\Admissions+ SIMS App`  but you can change it according to your preference. ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(4)-png-1.png?width=538&height=399&name=image%20(4)-png-1.png) - The app size is around 100Mb and it will need extra space for the Settings and  Logs under the `\AppData\Roaming\Applicaa\Admissions+ SIMS App` `` 2\. What operating system is it compatible with? - Supported Operating systems: Windows 7 and above 3\. What is the licencing agreement? - **The SIMS Application** is available with the Applicaa License for Admissions+. 4\. What system specifications are required? - OS: Windows 7 and above - .NET framework: .NET Framework 4.8 - WebView2 Runtime: [https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=2124703](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=2124703) - Recommended Processor: 2 Core / 2.0 GHz and above - Recommended Memory: 4GB RAM - Hard Disk: 200MB or above 5\. Is there additional software required? - You will need to whitelist 3 URLs (the app will ask you once you install it - please refer to the screenshot below): [https://school.applicaa.com/](https://school.applicaa.com/) We use this URL for synchronising data between Admissions+ and SIMS [https://api.applicaa.com/](https://api.applicaa.com/)  We use this API for checking for updates [https://admissionsuk.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/](https://admissionsuk.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/)  We use this URL for downloading update files from our server ![](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(5)-png.png?width=688&height=392&name=image%20(5)-png.png)   6\. How will it be installed? - Please navigate to this url: [https://home.applicaa.com/en-gb/admissions-sims-app](https://home.applicaa.com/en-gb/admissions-sims-app?hsLang=en) and download the installer then install the app 7\. Is there any system maintenance required? - Applicaa issues automatic updates for the application that are installed when the application is launched. **SIMS Connected** - Check if the A+ SIMS App is on your SIMS Launcher \- if YES, connect to it directly \- if NO, you need to contact ESS support Please note - the following links are maintained by ESS (SIMS) - any queries regarding logins to these pages should be directed to ESS (SIMS).  **1.  [How to use Admissions+ SIMS Application on SIMS Connected](https://customer.support-ess.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0054483&sys_kb_id=76ae940683b402d0b20cc2c8beaad343&spa=1)**   **2.  [How to set up Applicaa's Admissions+ SIMS Application on SIMS Connected](https://customer.support-ess.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0054482&sys_kb_id=4b6e842d83010a50b20cc2c8beaad3ff&spa=1)**   **SCOMIS Hosted SIMS Schools** If your school is hosted by SCOMIS, you don’t need to install the Admissions+ SIMS App as it’s already installed on their network. You just need to request access and use it via SCOMIS’s WebClient where the application is published. **Process for gaining access to the Admissions+ SIMS App:** To request access, please send a request to SCOMIS asking for Admissions+ to be set up. Here’s what you need to provide: 1\. Create an Admissions+ User in your SIMS Database with the following permission group assigned: \- Admission Officer \- Class Teacher \- Curriculum Manager If the user hasn’t been set up yet, please ask a System Manager at your school to do this. 2\. You’ll also need the server name and database of each SIMS Database you want to connect the app to. You can find this information in F:\\Public\\SIMS\\Connect.ini. Alternatively, you can ask a System Manager at your school to request this information from SCOMIS. Here’s an example of what this information should look like: Database Name = DemoSchool Server Name = SIMSDB\*\*\\SIMS2008 For more information, please visit SCOMIS’s FAQ guidance page:  [https://faq.scomis.org/kb1002669/](https://faq.scomis.org/kb1002669/) **Using the Admissions+ SIMS App with multiple Schools:** If you’re using the Admissions+ SIMS App for multiple schools, you can set up multiple schools on one instance of the app after you’ve gained access. 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