Go to /access. Log into your existing account or create a new one.Ī UI screenshot of the COMSOL Access login page on shows the options to log in or create a new account.To add your license information or trial passcode to your COMSOL Access account: If you don't have a COMSOL Access account yet, you will need to create one in order to install COMSOL Multiphysics ®. Among its other benefits, a COMSOL Access account enables you to manage your license information and download the COMSOL installer. Adding Your License(s) to Your COMSOL Access AccountĬOMSOL Access is an online service for current users and those interested in acquiring COMSOL Multiphysics ®. You can also contact COMSOL Support for any further help you may need. You may refer to How to Install the COMSOL License Manager or contact your local administrator for assistance. The COMSOL License Manager must be installed and running in your network for Floating Network Licenses (FNL), Class Kit Licenses (CKL), installations on Linux ®, and installations in some regions of the world. If you have network licenses, you may need to complete extra steps. (3/3)Įxamples of the body text you might see in a license distribution email from COMSOL. Three screenshots of example messaging from COMSOL license distribution emails that include license number, host ID, version, and license file attachment information. If you have a license subscription, you will receive emails from a COMSOL email address based out of your local office when new versions are released, which will allow you to install the most current version of COMSOL Multiphysics ®. (License files and the information about them are emailed to the contact that COMSOL has listed in its system you may need to contact the person responsible for your organization's license files in order to download the installer.) dat license file to your COMSOL Access account before you can download the installer. dat file as an attachment from an email address. When you purchase a license, you will receive it in the form of a. The first step to installing COMSOL Multiphysics ® is verifying you have your license information. If you have already completed these steps and are ready to run the installer, you can skip directly to the installation video guide below. Add your license(s) to your COMSOL Access account.
In order to ensure a smooth installation, there are a few steps to complete in preparation. New versions of COMSOL Multiphysics ® can be installed without impacting existing installations. Note: Upgrading to a new version of COMSOL Multiphysics ® is the same process as a new installation, which is shown in this article. Installing COMSOL Multiphysics ® following these instructions requires a license for the software. Descriptions of optional settings available in the COMSOL installer are included as well. The guide below features quick setup instructions for installing COMSOL Multiphysics ® on Windows ®, with notes when the process differs for macOS and Linux ® operating systems.