> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://meirian.gitbook.io/matlab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://meirian.gitbook.io/matlab/getting-started/access.md).

# Accessing MATLAB

These instructions adapted from https\://github.com/resbaz/lessons/blob/master/matlab/unimelb\_matlab\_install.md

## MATLAB installation instructions for the University of Melbourne

Staff and students at the University of Melbourne are able to install MATLAB on their own personal computer by following these steps.

### 1. Create a MathWorks account

* At the [MathWorks website](https://au.mathworks.com), select the "Sign In" link in the top right hand corner.
* Select "Create Account".
* Enter your personal details, noting that you'll need to use your university email address in order to obtain MATLAB for free.
* When asked how you will use MathWorks software, select "Academic use".

### 2. Create a license

* While logged into your account, go to the [License Centre](https://au.mathworks.com/licensecenter).
* Select the "Link a License" button in the top right hand corner.
* When prompted, enter one of the following activation keys and click "Link License":
  * 24759-36418-71647-13382-89362 (for university staff)
  * 18098-22076-81253-90866-03229 (for university students)

### 3. Download Matlab

* While still in the License Centre, select a license, then click "Download".
* Follow the instructions on each dialog box in the download procedure.
* Start the MathWorks installer:
  * Windows: Double-click the setup.exe file
  * Macintosh: Double-click the InstallForMacOSX file
  * Linux/Unix: Run the install script
* Choose "Log in with a MathWorks Account" and follow the prompts.

### Alternatively...

If you have any trouble following the steps above, you can find more detailed instructions here: <https://au.mathworks.com/help/install/install-products.html>. You'll need the following information depending on whether you are a student or staff member:

* Staff:
  * Page 1-8 to 1-10 shows how to access the MathWorks site to create an account and download the software
  * Page 1-11 to 1-17 instructs the user on how to install and activate the software
  * Activation Key: 24759-36418-71647-13382-89362
  * License: 342764
  * End Users: Total Academic Headcount (TAH) Campus
* Students:
  * Page 1-34 to 1-36 shows how to access the MathWorks site to create an account and download the software
  * Page 1-37 to 1-42 instructs the user on how to install and activate the software
  * Activation Key: 18098-22076-81253-90866-03229
  * License: 932357
  * End Users: Total Academic Headcount (TAH) Student