Despite providing licensePath, silent installer fails due to absence of fileInstallationKey

licensePath option is provided to a valid license file. That license file is already supporting many MATLABs in our organization.

However, the following command fails:

> $ ./install -inputfile installer_input_pnl.txt

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(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) Session key: c37ed889-16f0-*

(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) Product Files Folder: /software/rocky9/matlab_R2024a_Linux/archives

(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) License Agreement validation is successful.

(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) Not a valid key. For more information on how to get a valid key see this <a HREF="https://www.mathworks.com/pi_infik_mpi_R2024a_glnxa64">MATLAB Answer</a>.

(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) Exiting with status -2

(Aug 27, 2024 17:35:19) End - Unsuccessful

```

Could you help me with this? There is no GUI in this server.

Answer 1

[Divyam]

Hi @Tashrif Tashrif,

This issue may occur if you are installing a MALTAB version which is newer than your "File Installation Key". Ensure that the "File Installation Key" that you are using is generated most recently. To obtain the latest "File Installation Key", follow the steps below after reaching out to the License Administrator or Asset Manager of your organization:

1. Log into the License Center using this link: www.mathworks.com/licensecenter
2. Click on the desired license and select the "Install and Activate" tab.
3. Click "Activate to Retrieve License File". If you do not see the "Activate to Retrieve License File", then select Advanced Options.
4. Choose the release of MATLAB you need the "File Installation Key" for and provide the "Computer Login Name" and "Host ID" if prompted.
5. The "license file" and "File Installation Key" will be available on the screen.

For more information regarding this issue, refer to this MATLAB answer: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/102845-where-can-i-find-the-activation-key-and-file-installation-key-fik-for-my-license