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How to Download Project Online Desktop Client with Project Plan 3
Question details
The user needs to know if the Project Plan 3 free trial includes the Project Online Desktop Client and requires instructions on how to download it.
- Product
- Microsoft Project Plan 3
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A user is evaluating Microsoft Project through a Project Plan 3 free trial and wants to test the desktop application.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking confirmation of plan inclusions and step-by-step guidance to locate the software installer within the Microsoft 365 portal.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the Microsoft account associated with your Project Plan 3 trial and a stable internet connection before beginning the download.
Download and Install Project Online Desktop Client via Microsoft 365
Access your Microsoft 365 account dashboard to download the desktop version of Project included in your Plan 3 subscription.
Project Plan 3 fully includes the Project Online Desktop Client. You can easily access the installer directly from your main Office dashboard as long as the trial is active on your account.
Open your web browser, navigate to www.office.com, and log in using the specific account associated with your Project Plan 3 free trial.
On the top right corner of the Microsoft 365 homepage, click on the 'Install and more' button.
From the dropdown menu that appears, click on 'Install Microsoft 365 apps' to view your available software licenses.
Select 'Install Project' from the list of available applications to download the setup file. Once downloaded, open the executable file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Project Plan 1 include the desktop application?
No, Project Plan 1 only provides access to the web-based version of Microsoft Project (Project for the web). To use the Project Online Desktop Client, you must be subscribed to Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5.
Why is the 'Install Project' button missing in my account dashboard?
The installation button will only appear if you are logged in with the exact account that holds the active Project Plan 3 license. Verify that you are not logged into a standard personal account or an account where the trial has expired.
Can I install the Project Online Desktop Client on a Mac?
Microsoft Project is a Windows-only application. Mac users cannot install the desktop client natively and must either rely on the web version or run Windows via software like Parallels Desktop or Boot Camp.
