MATLAB Access & Setup Guide
This is a quick access to MATLAB installation resources, MATLAB Online, and basic setup instructions for students using university computers or loaner laptops during workshops and events.
MATLAB Online (Recommended)
MATLAB Online runs entirely in your web browser and does not require installation. https://matlab.mathworks.com/
- Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
- Navigate to https://matlab.mathworks.com
- Sign in using your MathWorks Account.
- If you do not have an account, select Create Account using University ID
- Wait for MATLAB Online to load.
- Click New > Script.
- Begin writing MATLAB code.
Installing MATLAB (Desktop)
- Download the MATLAB installer.
- Run the installer.
- Sign in with your MathWorks account.
- Select the appropriate license (University or Individual).
- Choose the products to install.
- Complete the installation.
MATLAB Online Versions & License Check
https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab-online/matlab-online-versions.html
Useful when verifying available toolboxes or MATLAB release versions.
To see and compare your license number with what you find in your account after signing in to Matlab online, ''
In Matlab or Matlab online, make a new script and/or type the following into the scripting/programming area
license
Press enter/return.
Login to Matlab Online if not already logged in.
Click your account initials or icon in upper right.
Look for license info in middle of page. May need to click for more details but it's there.