How do you run the Activation Client?

MATLAB R2015b won't open on my computer. Pop up says my license checkout has failed (License Manager error-9). Where can I find the Activation client to reactivate my license?

[Walter Roberson]

Which operating system are you using?

[Molly Smith]

Windows 8.1, 64-bit

[Ben C]

It is a little silly that the popup doesn't redirect to the activation wizard, but Walter's answer worked thanks.

[Holton darley]

I am having the same problem launching Matlab 2017b. I have a new licence but it is saying user error-9. How do i change my username to where it'll run?

[Walter Roberson]

If you are not approaching your transfer limit, then it is easier to reactivate giving the proper username.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

Your activation client is at

C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2015b\bin\win64\activate_matlab.exe

See http://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/99457-how-do-i-activate-matlab

Answer 2

[James Long]

Incase anyone is using linux, and they come here, it is in /usr/local/MATLAB/R2020b/bin and is called activate_matlab.sh

Run these 2 commands:

cd /usr/local/MATLAB/R2020b/bin

change R2020b to what ever version was installed.

./activate_matlab.sh

Was posting to a 5 year old question cringe? Yes.

Is it right thing to do for my fellow linux homies? Yes.

[Prajakta Damale]

Thank you so much...it really helped me.

[Marcello Antonio Alves Talarico]

Thanks!

It helped me a lot!

[Benjamin Dankesreiter]

You are a hero, sir.

[Nikeet Pandit]

thank you

[Stefano Vicentin]

thank you!

[Massimo Vespignani]

For newer MATLAB versions, it's under <install_path>/bin/glnxa64/MathWorksProductAuthorizer.sh

Answer 3

[N/A]

Hi! I have the same problem. I´m using my boyfriends macbook. I can´t find the activation client? Should I change my username to my boyfriends?

Answer 4

[Linlin Wang]

C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2015b\bin\win64\activate_matlab.exe

This link is very helpful for the window 10 system PC. In case you still lost, copy and paste this (C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2015b) after open a File Explore, then in the search bar type activate and enter, then click on activate_matlab icon. That also bring you to the same location.