Question

I have purchased a MATLAB license through the Service Hub. How do I install the software?

Overview

If you already have MATLAB installed but need to update to a new license, reinstalling the software is not necessary. See Activate new license for existing MATLAB installation for details.

Follow the instructions below to install MATLAB on your computer. Note that administrator rights are required - If you do not have such rights on your computer, please contact your departmental IT team for assistance.

If you encounter any issues while installing or using MATLAB, see Technical support for MATLAB; You can also contact MATLAB support by phone at 508-647-7000.

Answer

1. Go to the UC Davis MATLAB web portal at https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/university-of-california-davis-589250.html
   
2. Click the Sign in to get started button.
3. You will be redirected to the UC Davis Central Authentication Service (CAS) login page. Enter your UC Davis computing account username and passphrase then click Login.
   
4. Perform a Duo authentication using your prefered method. 
5. If you do not already have a Mathworks account, Create one using your UC Davis email. Otherwise, Sign in to your existing account using your UC Davis email address and MathWorks password.
   
6. Now on the Downloads page, click the blue Download for button under Get MATLAB and Simulink Products to get the latest version of MATLAB for your computer's operating system.
   
   Notes:
   • If you need a prior version, use the Select Release drop down towards the top left.
   • If you need an installer for a different operating system, click the down caret on the right side of the blue Download for button.
   • Use the I want to drop down towards the top right to get full installers (large ISOs and DMGs) as well as updates for the currently selected release.
7. Run the installer:
   
   • Windows (.exe file): Double click the downloaded file. Enter administrator credentials if prompted; If you do not have administrator rights to your computer, contact your departmental IT team for assistance.
   • Mac (.dmg file):
     
     1. Double click the MATLAB icon.
     2. Click Open on the file open confirmation message.
        
     3. Enter your Mac computer password (not your UC Davis or MathWorks password) to allow the change.
8. Once the installer opens and loads, select Log in with a MathWorks Account. Click Next.
   
9. Select Yes for the Online License Agreement. Press Next.
   
10. Enter your MathWorks Account login from earlier. Press Next.
    
11. Select license 589250. Press Next.
    
12. Choose where to store MATLAB if you’d like to save it a location other than the default applications folder. Press Next.
    
13. Select the desired products to install. Recommended products will be preselected. To download all products, press the checkbox on the title row. Press Next.
    
14. Select your installation options. Press Next.
    
15. Confirm the installation preferences and press Install.
    
16. Wait for the program to finish installing. Press Pause if you need to halt the installation. Do not turn off your computer until installation is complete.
    
17. The installer will ask you to Activate your license. Follow the steps, press Next when prompted, and set a login name. Press Confirm and then Finish.
    
18. You should now be able to use MATLAB.