Install MATLAB and Simulink Products

You can install MATLAB^®, Simulink^®, and accompanying toolboxes and blocksets on your personal computer for Windows^®, Linux^®, and Mac platforms.

Sign in to MathWorks Account

To download MathWorks^® products, you must have a MathWorks Account. Many licenses require you to link your MathWorks Account to that license. During installation, you might also be prompted to sign in to this account to complete the installation process.

Students, Staff, and Faculty

For students, staff, and faculty on your university’s Campus-Wide License, go to the Campus-Wide License portal provided by your university. You can search for this portal online or find the address through your university's IT department. From the portal, under Get MATLAB and Simulink, click Sign in to get started to sign in or create your account using your university email address.

If you are at a community college, technical college, or another institution that does not have a Campus-Wide License, you might have received an email from your organization that you are linked to a license. Sign in or create your MathWorks Account from the MathWorks website using your academic email.

Commercial Staff

For employees using a company license, sign in or create a new MathWorks Account from the MathWorks website using your company email address. If your organization manages licenses using a license server, then your IT department might provide you with additional information or files needed to complete the installation.

Individuals

If you bought a license or got a trial directly from the MathWorks Store, then sign in to the MathWorks Account you used to purchase the license.

Install Products

From the MathWorks Downloads page, select the release you want to install and the platform of the computer that you are installing on. When the download is complete, follow the instructions for your operating system to complete the installation.

Windows — Double-click the downloaded executable and follow the prompts to install products.
Linux — Unzip the downloaded installer files and navigate to the unzipped folder. Then, run the install script.
```
xhost +SI:localuser:root
sudo -H ./install
xhost -SI:localuser:root
```
sudo is required only when you install products to a folder where you do not have write permissions, which might include the default installation folder. The xhost commands are required only when installing products as the root user with sudo. These commands temporarily provide the root user access to the graphical display required to run the installer.
macOS — Unzip the downloaded DMG file and double-click it to mount the virtual disk. Then, double-click the executable and follow the prompts to install products. If you installed MATLAB for macOS Apple silicon, you must also install a Java^® runtime on your Mac. To get a compatible runtime, see MATLAB on Apple Silicon Macs.

MATLAB and any additional products you selected are installed to these folders by default.

Operating System	Default Installation Folder
Windows	`C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2023b`
Linux	`/usr/local/MATLAB/R2023b`
macOS	`/Applications/MATLAB_R2023b.app`

For details on starting MATLAB, see these topics:

Start MATLAB on Windows Platforms (MATLAB)
Start MATLAB on Linux Platforms (MATLAB)
Start MATLAB on macOS Platforms (MATLAB)

If you need to install additional products later, use the Add-On Explorer in MATLAB. On the Home tab and, in the Environment section, click the Add-Ons icon.

To access additional resources for which you are licensed, go to matlab.mathworks.com and sign in to your MathWorks Account. Resources include MATLAB Online™ (access MATLAB from a web browser) and online training (self-paced interactive courses).

Troubleshoot Common Installation Issues

If you have trouble installing MATLAB products, consult these common issues that can come up during the installation process. If you continue to have problems, contact support. Provide any error messages, log files, or screenshots related to the problem in your help request.

Internet Connection Issues

If you lose your internet connection while installing, try rerunning the installer. If you continue to have connection issues, then try one or more of the following:

Temporarily disable antivirus software and internet security applications on your computer during installation. These applications can slow the installation process or cause it to appear unresponsive.
Create a more reliable internet connection, such as by moving closer to the router or using an Ethernet cable.

For additional suggestions on diagnosing internet connection issues, see Why do I get a connection error when installing or activating MATLAB or other MathWorks products?

`tmp` Folder Not Large Enough

During installation, the MathWorks installer temporarily stores files in the tmp folder of your platform. If you get an error that your tmp folder is not large enough to complete the installation, you can change where the installer stores these files. See How can I change the temp directory the MATLAB installer uses?

Licensing Issues

During installation, the license you want to select might not be listed. Alternatively, you might be prompted to enter an Activation Key and not have the option to select a license.

If your MathWorks Account is tied to an organization, such as a company or university, then contact your IT department to get the license information needed to complete the installation.
If your MathWorks account is not tied to an organization, then you might need to purchase a new license or get a trial from the MathWorks Store.