Install Matlab 2018b May 2026

Method A: Using the ISO file (Recommended for offline)

Method B: Using the Web Installer

The Common Setup Wizard (both methods):

  • Installation Options:
  • Click Begin Installation. Grab a coffee (15–45 minutes depending on drive speed).
  • Activation: The installer will auto-launch the Activation Client. Select “Activate manually” or “Automatically” (recommended). Point to your license.lic file if offline.
  • Finish: Click Next then Finish.

  • Mount the Disk Image:

  • Run the Installer:

  • Follow Installation Prompts:

  • Activation:

  • Complete Installation:

  • Unlike modern MATLAB versions that demand SSDs and 16GB of RAM, R2018b is relatively lightweight by today’s standards, but check these minimums: install matlab 2018b

  • Installation size is shown at the bottom.