Install the Software

To install MathWorks® products on an Designated Computer License, run the MathWorks installer. During installation, you log in to your MathWorks Account, select the license that you want to install, and provide the information requested by the other installer dialog boxes. The installer determines which products to install based on the license you specify. For step-by-step instructions, see the installation documentation.

  • If you do not have a MathWorks Account — You can create MathWorks Account during the installation process. You need an Activation Key, which identifies a particular license in MathWorks systems. The installer determines which products to install based on the license specified by the Activation Key. The Administrator on the license can retrieve the Activation Key from the License Center at the MathWorks website. If you create an account during installation, you must verify your account via email before you can complete the installation.

  • If you do not have an Internet connection during installation—You must have a File Installation Key to install MathWorks products. The File Installation Key identifies the products you can install. The Administrator on the license can retrieve the File Installation Key from the License Center at the MathWorks website.

When the installation completes, the installer gives you the option of activating the software. You will not be able to use the software until you activate it. If you activate the software immediately after installation and you are already logged in to your MathWorks Account, the activation process can skip the login and license selection steps. To exit the installer without activating, clear the Activate MATLAB check box and click Finish. You can always activate later — see Activate the Installation for more information.

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