COMSOL Installation Companion

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Problem Description

This article walks you through installing COMSOL Multiphysics.

Solution

This article summarizes the installation process. For complete installation and operating instructions, see the COMSOL Multiphysics® Installation and Operations Guide.

To install COMSOL Multiphysics® you must have a trial passcode or a license file. If you do not have one, first contact your COMSOL Sales Representative.

To generate a license file, we will need to know the HostID of your computer, see: KB 828: Obtaining a HostID for licensing. For recommendations about what kind of computer to install on, see: KB 866: What hardware do you recommend for Multiphysics®?

Download the installer from the Product Download page. If you run into difficulties downloading, see: Knowledgebase 1149

Instructional Videos

The resources below are organized by license type. To learn more about license types, see License Options.

If you are installing a Named Single User License, watch:
If you are installing an CPU-Locked Single User License, watch:
If you are using a Floating Network License and are installing a copy of COMSOL Multiphysics® on a computer that has network access to an installed and running License Manager, watch:
- Installing COMSOL Multiphysics® with a Floating Network License
If you are the administrator of the COMSOL Multiphysics® Floating Network License, and are installing or administering the License Manager, watch:
If you are a student using a Class Kit License, watch:
- Installing COMSOL Multiphysics® with a Class Kit License
If you are the administrator of a Class Kit License, watch:
- Install the COMSOL Multiphysics® License Manager with a Class Kit License
If you are planning on running COMSOL Apps via the COMSOL Client, watch:
- How to Install COMSOL Client onto Your Computer
If you are the administrator of the COMSOL Server™, download the COMSOL Server™ Manual and watch:
- How to Install COMSOL Server™

Common Errors

Floating Network License Administrative Issues

Installing Interfacing Products

The following articles address issues that may arise when installing interfacing products.

Linux and Mac Specific

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