Failed to start parallel pool - MATLAB R2018a on Linux Mint 19

When I try to start the parallel pool, I'm getting this error:

"Error using parpool (line 103)"

Permission denied

Have you ever faced a similar problem? And, do you know how to fix it?

Thanks!

[Ioannis Gkouzionis]

Solution found!!

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/262224-why-do-i-receive-a-permission-denied-error-when-running-validation-or-opening-a-parpool-using-the

Try the following:

1. Launch MATLAB

2. Go to ‘Manage Cluster Profile’ located in the 'Parallel' drop down options.

3. Select the appropriate Cluster Profile

4. Click ‘Edit’ and the bottom right-hand corner

5. Edit the field for JobStorageLocation to a directory that you have permissions to