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How to Order/Install MATLAB

For access to the new servers beginning August 19th, follow the 'upgrading existing Matlab' instructions!!!

1.

Decide which workstations or networked PCs will run MATLAB, and how many user keys overall. Since these are "floating" network licenses you will be able to use MATLAB on any combination of systems up to the total number of keys.

2.Go to https://spars.jhu.edu/ - purchase the total number of keys you want for your group. If you just want to add hosts to an existing group without purchasing additional keys, see the section on How to Add Hosts to an Existing Group.

3.

Send email to software@jhu.edu with the list of workstation/PC hostnames to be added to the license servers. To prevent needless downtime for the license servers, we will only make changes twice a month. Related: How do I find my computer's hostname?

4.

In the meantime, you can proceed with the software installation or upgrade an existing installation. Note: you will need the appropriate JHU license.dat file for the installation or upgrade.

UNIX/Mac OS X InstructionsWindows Instructions
New MATLAB Installation

New Installations:

1.  Download the license.dat file. Save it as license.dat.

The Installation Guide for UNIX is available online at: UNIX (PDF).

The Installation Guide for Mac OS X is available online at: MAC (PDF)

2.  Follow the instructions for Installing MATLAB on a Client System

New Installations:

1. Copy the Personal License Password (PLP). It's the extremely long string that starts 14-25262-.... View PLP

2.  Download the Windows license.dat. Save it as license.dat. You will need to locate this file on your harddrive during the installation process.

The Installation Guides for PC is available online at: Windows (PDF).

3.  Follow the instructions for Install MATLAB on a Client System

Upgrading Existing MATLAB

1. Download the license.dat. Save it as license.dat.

2. Replace the existing MATLABROOT/etc/license.dat with the new license.dat.

1. Download the Windows license.dat. Save it as license.dat.

2. If they exist, remove file(s) demo.lic and license.dat from MATLAB\bin\win32. These are the old demo license or previous license files.

 3. Move the downloaded license.dat into the MATLAB\bin\win32directory.

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Even if you are just renewing a license, you may still want to install the other toolboxes covered by our License Agreement

6.

Subscribe to the JHU MATLAB mailing list.

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