Login Named User (LNU) is a portable license option that verifies license rights over the internet. LNU is ideal for usage on cloud computing services because it does not rely on having a static Host ID. Instead of locking the license to a Host ID, it requires users to log into their MathWorks Account each time they start MATLAB. As such, LNU requires an uninterrupted internet connection.
Login Named User can only be used on Individual licenses which are currently subscribed to the MATLAB Software Maintenance Service.
After installing MATLAB, the following methods can be used to configure MATLAB for Login Named User:
MATLAB Startup Flag (recommended)
Use the -licmode online startup flag when launching MATLAB. In a command prompt/terminal window enter the path to the MATLAB executable and the -licmode online flag. For a more permanent solution, you may also create a shortcut with this flag included. This method is recommended over using the XML file since it will ignore all other licenses on the computer.
Windows:
{matlabroot}\bin\matlab.exe -licmode online
Linux:
{matlabroot}/bin/matlab -licmode online
Update Existing MATLAB Installation
1. Right-click or CTRL+click the license_info.xml attached to this Answer and select "save link as" to download.
2. Place license_info.xml into the {matlabroot}/licenses folder.
3. Start MATLAB. You should now be prompted to provide your MathWorks Account sign-in credentials.
