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You need to create an account at Mathworks.com. The email address on the account should be <your_alias>@byu.edu.

The Install download requires an Internet connection. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you will need to use the full download (see method 2 below).

Method 1: Matlab Login

1. Begin the installer program.
2. Choose Log in with a Mathworks Account and click Next.
3. Read through the License Agreement. If you accept the terms, click Yes and click Next.
4. Put in the Mathworks Account information and click Next. (An account can be created here if you did not already create one. Have the Activation Key ready from the BYU software site.)
5. The license is for TAH Designated Computer. Make sure that is selected and click Next. (If the license does not show up, put in the Activation Key from the BYU software site.)
6. Choose the installation folder and click Next.
7. Choose the products to install and click Next.
8. Choose a directory for Symbolic Links or just keep the check mark clear. Click Next.
9. A summary of installation choices shows up. Click Install.
10. After installation you will see a summary of additional steps if compilers are needed. Click Next.
11. Make sure the check mark is in for Activate MATLAB. Click Next.
12. The activation starts. Click Next.
13. Mathworks is contacted and the information verified. Click Confirm.
14. Click Finish.

Method 2: File Installation Key method for systems not connected to the Internet (not recommended)

1. Begin the installer program.
2. Choose Use a File Installation Key and click Next.
3. Read through the License Agreement. If you accept the terms, click Yes and click Next.
4. Put in the File Installation Key or the All File Installation Key from the BYU software site and click Next.
5. Choose the installation folder and click Next.
6. Choose the products to install and click Next.
7. Choose a directory for Symbolic Links or just keep the check mark clear. Click Next. 8. On the later part of the installation you will be asked to eject DVD and insert DVD 2. Do this then click ok for the installation to continue.
8. At Activation, choose Activate manually without the Internet and click Next.
9. Enter the path to the location of the license file. Contact Software Distribution if you need a license file. These are specific to the computer and have to be made individually. Click Next.
10. Click Finish.