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Announcement

MathWorks (MATLAB) Transition to Single Sign-On (SSO)

December 17, 2025

UCF is transitioning access to MathWorks products, including MATLAB, RoadRunner, and related tools, to UCF’s Single Sign-On (SSO). This change enhances security and streamlines the login process for all users. The transition will take place on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Please review the steps below before January 6 to avoid account duplication and ensure your MATLAB Drive files remain accessible.

Why This Change Matters?

  • Improved Security: SSO aligns with UCF’s identity management standards.
  • Simplified Access: One login for multiple UCF services.
  • Account Continuity: Updating your email ensures your existing files and licenses remain linked.

Action Required

Your MathWorks account must use your NID@ucf.edu email address to work with UCF’s SSO.
Depending on your current setup, follow the instructions below:

If your account uses an alias or subdomain (e.g., firstname.lastname@ucf.edu, @creol.ucf.edu)

You can update your email yourself:

  1. Sign in at https://www.mathworks.com/ as usual
  2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select My Account
  3. Go to Profile, choose Edit Profile, and update the email address to your NID@ucf.edu

If your account is linked to an @knights.ucf.edu email address

Self-service updates are not possible because these inboxes are inactive.
Contact MathWorks Support to update your email:

If your account uses an external email address (e.g., @gmail.com, @yourcompany.com) instead of @ucf.edu

You will need a UCF-sponsored account to maintain access.

A UCF-sponsored account is a guest account with a UCF Network ID (NID), sponsored by a UCF employee for up to one year. Sponsored accounts can be renewed if continued access is required.

Please notify your UCF sponsor so they can submit a request on your behalf at:
https://sponsoredaccounts.infosec.ucf.edu/.

These changes should be completed before January 6 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

What Happens If You Do Nothing?

If you have a UCF NID, your access to MathWorks products will not be interrupted.
However:

  • A new MathWorks account will be created automatically after your first SSO login.
  • Your existing files stored in MATLAB Drive (https://drive.mathworks.com/files/) will not transfer automatically.
  • To recover your content, you must contact MathWorks Support to merge accounts.

If you don’t have a UCF NID, your access to MathWorks products will be interrupted.

A UCF-sponsored account will be required to access MathWorks products.

FAQ

1. Why is UCF switching to SSO for MathWorks?
To enhance security and streamline access for all UCF users.

2. Do I need to create a new MathWorks account?
No, just update your email address to NID@ucf.edu to keep your current account and files.

3. What if I already use NID@ucf.edu?
You are all set. No action needed.

4. Will I lose my MATLAB files?
Not if you update your email before logging in via SSO. If you do not, you will need to contact MathWorks Support to merge accounts.

5. Where are my MATLAB files stored?
Your files are stored in MATLAB Drive (https://drive.mathworks.com/files/).

Support

If you need help updating your MathWorks account, please use the following resources:

For UCF-specific questions, contact the UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure team at ResearchIT@ucf.edu.