Creating a Wolfram Account

Go to user.wolfram.com and click “Create Account.”

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Click this link and log in with your Wolfram portal account: https://user.wolfram.com/portal/requestAK/324b7c68924713e9b20595e79c88d55994cc63b3

Fill out the form with the relevant information. You will then be given an activation key in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXX.  You will also be e-mailed a copy of the key. Create a software install request at help.cnu.edu to have the software installed on your machine.

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If you are using a CNU-owned machine, simply you will need assistance with the installation from someone with administrative permissions. Simply file a request for assistance through our helpdesk by either using the button below this article, or at help.cnu.edu.  

The first time you run Mathematica, you’ll be prompted for your activation key.  Enter the key that you got during the key request process and press Activate. You’ll need to be connected to the Internet to activate your software.

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