Linux Quickstart Guide

This topic describes how to install Schrödinger’s Release 2026-3 software for use on a single Linux machine.

If you run into issues, see Installation Details for Linux.

 

 

There are four steps to get started using Schrödinger software:

 

  • Download the software on the machine you will be using the software.

    • You will need a free Schrödinger account. You can set up an account here with an institutional email. This grants access to software downloads, documentation, training, webinars, and more.

    • You will need a license. If you do not have a license, you can request a trial license here.

  • Install the software: See below.

  • Configure Licensing: See Schrödinger License Manager Instructions .

  • Configure Job Settings: See Running Schrödinger Jobs .

 

 

Install the software

1. Extract the tar file:

tar -xvf Schrodinger_Internet_Download.tar

2. Change to the top-level directory of the download:

cd Schrodinger_Internet_Download

3. Run the install script:

sh ./INSTALL

4. Enter the information requested by the INSTALL script.

The installation directory must not contain a previous Schrödinger software release. The directory is created if it does not exist. You must have permission to create or write to the chosen directory. See Installation Details for Linux for details.

5. Set the SCHRODINGER environment variable to the installation directory:

bash: export SCHRODINGER=installdir
csh/tcsh: setenv SCHRODINGER installdir

6. Set the SCHRODINGER_PYTHONPATH environment variable if PYTHONPATH is defined:

bash: export SCHRODINGER_PYTHONPATH=""
csh/tcsh: setenv SCHRODINGER_PYTHONPATH

 

 

 

Setting up access to remote hosts

Administrator Guide

 

 

Checking the installation

1. Run the installation_check utility, which runs checks on all hosts in the hosts file, and reports the results.

$SCHRODINGER/installation_check

2. Start Maestro to ensure that it is correctly installed and licensed.

$SCHRODINGER/maestro &

 

 

Next Step: Install the license