C:\Users\ \AppData\Roaming\MathWorks\MATLAB\R20XXx_licenses\
The license.lic file is a digital certificate issued by MathWorks. It tells the software exactly which products, toolboxes, and versions you are authorized to run. It also dictates how many users can access the software simultaneously and when your access expires.
SERVER jimmy-computer 047B2706C07E 27000 USE_SERVER
What (Windows, Mac, or Linux) are you running? license.lic matlab
Choose to download the file. If you are downloading it for a different computer, ensure you provide the correct (MAC address or Username/Computer Name) of the target machine.
The location of the license.lic file depends on your operating system and whether you are using a "Named User" (standalone) license or a "Network" (concurrent) license.
: The MAC address or Host ID specified inside the INCREMENT or SERVER lines does not match your computer's network interface card. The location of the license
You can interact with or override the default license file using several methods:
: While many modern versions of MATLAB use online sign-in, the file is essential for offline activation on machines without internet access. Common Use Cases Docker & Containers
INCREMENT MATLAB mathworks 2026.03 31-mar-2027 1 \ VENDOR_STRING=xxxxxxxx HOSTID=DISK_SERIAL_NUM=12345678 \ SN=123456 SIGN="..." Use code with caution. license.lic matlab
To install a .lic file, follow these steps:
If you purchase add-on toolboxes later, do not stack multiple separate .lic files in the directory. Go to the MathWorks portal to generate a single, consolidated license.lic file containing all your product increments.