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Location of Matlab License Files

The license file location for MATLAB varies based upon several factors:

  • The operating system you are using
  • ​What release of MATLAB you are using​
  • Which type of license/activation you are using (Designed Computer, Network Concurrent, Trial, etc.)

​NOTE: $MATLAB in the information below refers to the installation folder for MATLAB. On Windows, this is usually C:\Program Files\MATLAB\<release>\

Designated Computer

By default, the license file location is $MATLAB\licenses for all platforms. The license file naming convention will be the same: license_<hostname>_<license #>_<MATLAB version>.lic

Network Concurrent or Network Named User

On the License Server, the license file location is:

  • $MATLAB\flexlm (for Windows)
  • $MATLAB/etc (for all others)

On the Client computer, the license file location is $MATLAB\licenses for all platforms. The license file name will be network.lic in this case.

Trials

The license file will be called demo_<trial #>_<MATLAB version>.lic and will be placed in the $MATLAB\licenses folder as well.