1. To download Mathematica 12.3, go to the Mathematica download service and click on the appropriate link for your user type.

2. If you do not have an account, now is the time to create one:
- Go to user.wolfram.com and click “Create Account.”
- Fill out form using an @msstate.edu email and click “Create Wolfram ID.”
- Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID
3. Request the download and Activation key:
- Fill out this form to request an Activation Key.
- Click the “My Products and Services” tab to access your license.
- Click “Get Downloads”

4. Click on macOS.

5. Click Start Download. Mathematica Documentation will be the first download.

6. This will download a file based on your platform. Double-click on the file when you are ready to install.

NOTE: You will need an activation key. Activation Key can be found under Activation Keys on the Wolfram website.

7. After the download is complete, double-click the icon (shown below) to start the download.
8. Click Next.

9. Let Mathematica download.

10. Click Launch.

11. Click Continue to Install the Mathematica Documentation.

12. Click Install.

13. Program will begin to install.

14. Click Close.

15. To install the Mathematica software, drag the Mathematica icon to the Applications folder.

16. Open Mathematica. Click Help in the Mathematica Menu.

17. Type in the Activation Key from your User Portal download page and click Activate.

If the correct Activation Key was entered, a message of "Activation successful!" will appear. If not, then you need to double check your activation key in the Mathematica User Portal.

Any issues with utilizing the software will need to be addressed by your instructor or by contacting Wolfram Mathematica Tech Support at 1-800-WOLFRAM 8am–5pm US Central Time or by Online Support.