Mathematica: Installation for Students

Install Mathematica

Mathematica is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Students can install Mathematica on their personal computer using Carleton’s license.

Visit this Wolfram Page (link opens in new tab)

1. Log in with your Wolfram ID.
   1. If you do not have a Wolfram ID, please create one.
   2. You will need to use your Carleton email address.
   3. Here is a link to instructions if you need assistance.
2. Enter your contact information.
3. Under Select the Configuration, choose Single Machine.
4. Select the platform you wish to use and click submit.
5. You will be provided with an Activation Key.
6. Click the Product Summary page to download your product.
   1. You may be prompted to register your product.
   2. Fill out the form with your information and click Finish.
7. Scroll to the bottom of the page to download your product.

You may need a License Number to proceed.

Registration and Password Information

Where confusion arises is in registering your copy of Mathematica and the subsequent email containing the password. After installing Mathematica, you are required to register the product online with Wolfram. Your registration is verified using your Carleton email address which is also used to send you the password you will need to unlock the program.

The email that is sent to you with the password is generated automatically and includes various numbers and codes. Unfortunately, it doesn't clearly indicate which is the password. The password you will need is in the following format: nnnn-nnn-nnn:n:n:nnnnnnnn

Below is a genericized copy of the standard email that's sent to you, to help identify where in the email the password is included: