- An invalid Activation Key or Serial Number was entered
- A File Installation Key was entered instead of an Activation Key
Why do I receive an Error 510 when installing or activating MATLAB?
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MathWorks Support Team
on 9 Apr 2015
After entering my Activation Key the installer gives me the following error:
Error 510: No licenses were found for the activation key entered
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MathWorks Support Team
on 1 Apr 2021
Edited: MathWorks Support Team
on 1 Apr 2021
This type of error occurs when either:
To verify you have the correct Activation Key, contact your license administrator. If you are the administrator of the license, view the Administrator notes for
Where can I find the Activation Key or File Installation Key (FIK) for my license?
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Walter Roberson
on 5 Dec 2021
No hay licencias de MATLAB gratuitas. Debe comprar MATLAB o su institución debe proporcionarle una licencia.
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Anisha Premkumar
on 19 Feb 2020
Getting a message - Error 510 Invalid Activation key (510.
Kindly guide me through this installation.
I am a student and this software will help me a lot in my project works.
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Bhagavathula. Sai thrinesh
on 29 Jan 2021
What is the activation key for matllab can u send me for that
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Walter Roberson
on 29 Jan 2021
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support.
If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys.
If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys.
None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
Noman Ahmad Mujtaba khan
on 6 Mar 2020
activation key of r2018b
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Jean Pierre Ovpno Allogho
on 27 Dec 2022
I'm trying to move my MATLAB from my old computer to new one.
mahwish fatima
on 15 Mar 2020
After entering my Activation Key the installer gives me the following error:
Error 510: No licenses were found for the activation key entered in R2019b
what are the activation key please answer me
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Colin Fraser
on 18 Mar 2020
Edited: MathWorks Support Team
on 1 Feb 2021
Hi,
If you are still experiencing this issue, please contact MathWorks support:
-Colin Fraser
Fernando Nieves
on 17 Jul 2020
After entering my Activation Key the installer gives me the following error:
Error 510: No licenses were found for the activation key entered
3 Comments
Walter Roberson
on 21 Feb 2022
Sorry, the volunteers who answer question here do not have access to the license database. You will need to contact Mathworks Support for free installation assistance.
Note: today (Monday February 21) is a holiday in the USA.
edgar cristobal gomez chalco
on 20 Jul 2020
como obtengo la licencia
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Walter Roberson
on 20 Jul 2020
Your license number or activation key would be provided by your institution if you got MATLAB from your institution. If you purchased MATLAB then your license number or activation key will be emailed to you.
Note: Student licenses have activation keys rather than license numbers.
Ridwanul Hasan
on 20 Jul 2020
please anyone suggest me how to take the activation key ??? i urgently need to install matlab with activation keys or license keys?????
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Walter Roberson
on 20 Jul 2020
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support.
If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys.
If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys.
Víctor Terrazas
on 26 Sep 2020
Mi PC sufrió un desperfecto.
Tengo la clave de activación.
Sin embargo, esta clave me es rechazada.
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Vladimir TOGODO
on 15 Oct 2020
Good evening
I tried to put the license number 55555-55555-55555-55555 but it gives me error. Please give me the activation key for the license. I chose student graduate.
Thank you
Ted harris Ntantame
on 4 Nov 2020
bonjour lorsque je veux installer matlab on me demande la cle et lorsque j'entre je recois toujours erreur 510. s'il vous plais j'aimerai savoir le probleme
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Walter Roberson
on 4 Nov 2020
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support.
If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys.
If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys.
Hue Yang
on 11 Nov 2020
I DID NOT GET ACTIVATE KEY. PLEASE SEND IT TO ME OR TELL ME HOW TO DO
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Walter Roberson
on 11 Nov 2020
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 11 Nov 2020
Abhipal Choudhary
on 28 Dec 2020
error 510
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Walter Roberson
on 18 Mar 2021
The volunteers who answer questions here do not have access to the license database, so you will need to contact Mathworks for free installation assistance.
Sharmila Maheshwaran
on 29 Jan 2021
activition key
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Walter Roberson
on 13 Feb 2021
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support. If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys. If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys. None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
Chadwick Martin
on 13 Feb 2021
I just received my Arduino Engineering Rev 2 kit which included a license for MathWorks. When I started the installation I was directed to a link for MathWorks R2019a which I installed. After installing it I noticed that the Arduino kit said I was to install R2020b, but I can't link my license to it nor can I upgrade to it from R2019a. I get the following message: The license number or activation key is invalid.
How do I download and install R2020b.
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Walter Roberson
on 14 Feb 2021
Unfortunately, the specifications for the kit do not say which version of MATLAB the license is good for.
Chadwick Martin
on 14 Feb 2021
True, the Kit doesn't say what version the license is good for, but the kit says to install R2020b. I have a question into the arduino webite where I bought the kit to explain. A friend of mine bought the same kit several months ago and he got the R2020b license. So, I'm a bit hacked-off about this mess. I don't want to start the projects because the kit says to use R2020b.
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Chadwick Martin
on 21 Feb 2021
My friend with the working MatLab talked me thru getting to the correct webpage which gave me license ID for R2020b, so I was finally able to get that version of MatLab installed.
Heba Fathi
on 19 Feb 2021
activation key
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Walter Roberson
on 19 Feb 2021
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support. If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys. If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys. None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
RATHIKRINDA YEDUKONDALU
on 21 Feb 2021
matlab 2009b action key send
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Walter Roberson
on 21 Feb 2021
You will need to contact Mathworks Support for free installation assistance. Back in 2009 a different license format was used, but they came close to using up the available keys so they switched formats. Because of that, we can no longer generate keys directly for you, and it is necessary to work with Mathworks to get a work-around.
When you contact Mathworks please have proof of purchase available for any version from R2009b or later. For example you could purchase the Standard (commercial/professional) license for R2020b, and that would entitle you to work with Support to install a license for R2009b.
soumaya benmenni
on 22 Feb 2021
activation licence
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Walter Roberson
on 22 Feb 2021
If you purchased MATLAB Student License, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support. If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys. If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys. None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
Wisdom Sesi
on 1 Mar 2021
how can i get my license key
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Walter Roberson
on 1 Mar 2021
If you purchased a MATLAB Student License directly from Mathworks, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support. If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys. If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys. None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
Shmwk Asiry
on 10 Mar 2021
I’m don’t know that activity key
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Josephus Reynen
on 23 Mar 2021
I use to work with Joost den Haan from PROTYS in Delft, Netherlands.
I obtained a disk and an activation Key from him
Okoro Ogonna
on 12 Mar 2021
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 18 Mar 2021
After inputting my code
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Walter Roberson
on 18 Mar 2021
The volunteers who answer questions here do not have access to the license database, so you will need to contact Mathworks for free installation assistance.
Aiman Asif
on 12 Mar 2021
i am Aiman Asif I want to make an account of mathswork
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Walter Roberson
on 18 Mar 2021
The volunteers who answer questions here do not have access to the license database, so you will need to contact Mathworks for free installation assistance.
SIVASANKAR MANIAM SAMPATH
on 20 Mar 2021
how to activate the matlab SIVASANKAR ,BANGALORE, INDIA
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Walter Roberson
on 20 Mar 2021
Start the installer. Sign in to your MATLAB account. Agree the the terms and conditions. Click Next.
The page after that will ask about selecting license. If you have an active license for the version of MATLAB, you can click on it. Otherwise, click on the small circle for "Enter Activation Key", and then in the edit box, type in (or paste in) the activation key. Then click Next to continue with the installation.
Josephus Reynen
on 23 Mar 2021
I work for Protys in Delft Netherlands
I got a disk and a activation Key, and now I changed compueter and I want to install MATLAB on my new computer
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Walter Roberson
on 23 Mar 2021
Deactivate matlab on the old computer, active it on the new computer.
As your license is not a student or home license, then unless it is a Dedicated Host license, you should be able to install and activate on the new system before deactivating on the old system. Student and home licences have to deactivate on the old system first.
Leila Hakkoum
on 24 Mar 2021
Error 510: No licenses were found for the activation key entered
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Walter Roberson
on 24 Mar 2021
- possibly that is not a valid key at all
- possibly it was a valid key but has been revoked for some reason
- possibly it is a valid key that has not been associated with a license for some reason
If you typed in the key by hand, I recommend trying again with copy-and-paste .
james ntsama
on 28 Mar 2021
yes ,i want licence for use mathlab
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Walter Roberson
on 29 Mar 2021
If you purchased a MATLAB Student License directly from Mathworks, then your Activation Key would have been emailed to you. If it was not, then contact sales@mathworks.com or call Mathworks for free installation support. If you purchased any other kind of MATLAB license then those would use license numbers rather than activation keys. If you are using an license supplied by an organization, including licenses supplied by universities, then they are responsible for providing you with the necessary keys. None of the volunteers here have access to the license database, so we cannot even check to see if a key is license is registered for your account.
karina santander
on 30 Mar 2021
After entering my Activation Key the installer gives me the following error:
Error 510: No licenses were found for the activation key entered
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Giwen Molome
on 7 Apr 2021
When I install the MATLAB release that is newer than the installation key or when the installation key was obtained more than 24 hours prior to installing MATLAB.
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Walter Roberson
on 7 Apr 2021
I believe that installation keys are specific to the release.
However, I am not aware of any limit as to how quickly it needs to be installed after obtaining the installation key. I do not often use installation keys, but when I do, it has sometimes been a few days between the time of generating the key and the time I install.
Tolik Dokashenco
on 8 Apr 2021
дайте другой ключ активации
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Walter Roberson
on 8 Apr 2021
I am not sure whether that is an Answer to the question, or a request ?
REBIN SAMAD
on 13 Apr 2021
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 14 Apr 2021
my matlab number of license hat to
i need to a number of kay active
why
رمز تنشيط لا يوجد
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Walter Roberson
on 14 Apr 2021
I think you are being told that the activation code you have is not a valid activation code.
You will need to contact Mathworks Support for that. The volunteers do not have access to the licenses.
Gerardo Bernal
on 14 Apr 2021
como puedo entrarar a matatlab si mi licencia ya vencio
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Walter Roberson
on 14 Apr 2021
There are several possibilities:
- Your license itself might not have expired, but you might be told that your Software Support has expired. If so you can keep using MATLAB
- You might have an Individual term license that expired. These are uncommon, but do exist (especially in contexts such as universities where it is possible to get grants to cover specific terms and which will refuse to pay for permanently licensed software.) In such a case, you would have to arrange with Mathworks to renew the license
- You might be using a corporate or academic license that is being administered on your behalf, and your individual authentication needs to be renewed against that license. In such a case, you might need to go to Help -> Licensing -> Update Current License if you can start MATLAB; if you cannot start MATLAB then you might need to run the activation client
shakeel khan
on 24 Apr 2021
how to install matlabr2016b
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Walter Roberson
on 24 Apr 2021
If you have access to download old versions of MATLAB, then
However, Student licenses are not permitted access (if I understand correctly), and if you are using an institution license (Academic, or your job) then they can control whether you can access downloads or not. Also, even if you have an individual license, you will only have access to that link if you are licensed for R2016b or later.
Julia Hakhverdyan
on 25 Apr 2021
how to reset the key
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Walter Roberson
on 25 Apr 2021
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 25 Apr 2021
The key cannot be reset. The key is either valid or it is not valid.
A license could potentially expire, though. Mathworks used to sell 8 month or 1 year Student licenses, but I do not know if they sell those any more. But that would not show up as an error 510.
SIVASANKAR MANIAM SAMPATH
on 3 May 2021
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 4 May 2021
I WAS USING THE TRAIL VERSION OF MATLAB FOR LONG TIME. THE
ACTIVATION CODE IS 8XXXXXXXXX. THE MATLAB IS NOT WORIKG NOW . HOW TO ACTIVATE NOW. I AM USING FOR PERSONEL RESEARCH. I AM A RETIRD HIGHLY EXPERIENCED (35 YEARS) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. PLEASE GUIDE ME FOR CONTINUING MY RESEARCH.
M S SIVASANKAR
9620108751.
BANGALORE-75.
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Walter Roberson
on 4 May 2021
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 4 May 2021
Please contact Mathworks Support for free licensing and installation assistance. The volunteers who answer questions here do not have access to the license database.
Note: the number you gave was a license number, not an activation key.
Sindhu M
on 18 May 2021
How to get lisance Number
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Walter Roberson
on 18 May 2021
Student licenses do not have license numbers, they have activation keys.
If you buy an individual Standard, Education, or Home license, then Mathworks sends the license number with the order.
YA-HUI TU
on 23 May 2021
“license ”
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Walter Roberson
on 23 May 2021
Sorry, the volunteers do not have access to the license database. You will need to contact Mathworks Support.