How to install Mathematica for Mac

This guide explains how to install Mathematica for Mac.

This guide explains how to install Mathematica for Mac downloaded from UCL Software Database.

This guide is aimed at...

• Students
• Staff
• IT Administrators
• SLMS staff
• Researchers

Before you start...

The following needs to be downloaded from UCL Software Database.

• the correct Mathematica version
• Read and understood the UCL Information security policy in particular the UCL Computing Regulations (Acceptable Use Policy)
• How to Activate Mathematica

Instructions

1. Download the appropriate Mathematica version. (the File Installation Key will be emailed to you after accepting the terms & conditions and starting the download process of the licence file) 

2. Open the downloaded Mathematica .dmg file

3. Slide the Mathematica icon into the Applications Folder icon

Fig 1 - Install Mathematica

4. Click Continue.

Fig 2 - Installer wizard - Continue

5. Click install to install software.

Fig 3 - Installer wizard - Install

6. Click close to finish installation.

Fig 4 - Installer wizard - Completing the installation.

7. If required, double-click on the Extras.pkg to install Mathematica Browser Plugin.

8. Click Continue.

Fig 5 - Mathematica extras installer wizard - Continue

9. Click Install to proceed.

Fig 6 - Mathematica extras installer wizard - Install

10. Click close to finish installation.

Fig 7 - Mathematica extras installer wizard - Completing the installation

11. Delete downloaded .dmg file.

12. Finish.

Related guides & other info

• How to Activate Mathematica
• How to Install Mathematica Win
• Searching for details of software package or application
• Downloading software
• Installing software you have downloaded

Help & Support

For further help and assistance you will need to contact the IT Services.