Install Mathematica on Personal Device (Staff and Faculty)

Summary

This article provides the steps for installing Mathematica on personal computers of Staff and Faculty.

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Context

Mathematica provides a single integrated, continually expanding system that covers the breadth and depth of technical computing. It is seamlessly available in the cloud through any web browser on all modern desktop systems. UT Dallas has a site license for Mathematica. Please follow the instructions below to install Mathematica on your personal computer.

Note: Mathematica is available on computers in the OIT computer labs. To have Mathematica setup on a UTD-Owned computer, please contact the OIT Service Desk.

Request Mathematica

  • Please access the Mathematica webpage, and request a home-use license from Wolfram.
  • Select Continue.

Mathematica license request window woth "A new home-use license" option selected,

  • Check the appropriate options for choosing your application designed as per your device OS as shown below in the image.

License details window with options for receiving the copy of license and the desired platform.

  • Select Continue after reading the "User Agreement".

User Agreement window.

  • Fill in your contact information and use your utdallas.edu address.

Contact information window.

  • Check  "I agree to the retention of my personal data explained in the Privacy Policy.*"
  • Select Submit.

Data retention agreement checkbox.

  • Your request will be submitted to the Service Desk.
    • You will be notified with a confirmation/approval within 1-3 business days.

Request acknowledgement window.

Activate Mathematica

After the request is approved, you will receive an email from Wolfram with your activation key. Follow the steps below to activate:

  • Log in to user.wolfram.com.
    • If you have not created a Wolfram ID, you will be asked to create one first.
  • Validate your email ID by going to the Profile section and clicking on Send verification email.
  • Navigate to My products and Services page, scroll down to the "Downloads" section, and download the application once your license is activated.
  • Run the installer on your machine and enter the activation key at prompt.

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Article ID: 610
Created
Mon 1/24/22 12:04 PM
Modified
Mon 9/30/24 9:16 AM