How to Install Microsoft Visio Plan 2 After Purchase
Question details
The user needs to know the step-by-step process for installing Microsoft Visio Plan 2 after purchasing a subscription.
- Product
- Microsoft Visio Plan 2
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Deploying and installing Visio Plan 2 for individual users or across an organization after purchasing licenses.
- Observed behavior
- The user aims to successfully assign licenses in the admin center and download the Visio desktop application to local computers.
Ensure you have access to a Microsoft 365 administrator account to assign licenses, and verify that the target users have local administrator rights on their computers to complete the installation.
Install Visio Plan 2 via Office.com (Self-Service)
This is the most straightforward method where an administrator assigns the license, and the user downloads Visio directly from their Microsoft 365 web portal.
Before a user can install Visio, a Microsoft 365 administrator must assign a Visio Plan 2 license to their work or school account. Once assigned, the user can perform the installation themselves.
Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center with your admin credentials. Navigate to 'Users' > 'Active users', select the user, click 'Licenses and apps', check the box for Visio Plan 2, and save the changes.
Have the user sign in to www.office.com using their work or school account associated with the newly assigned license.
Click on 'Install apps' (or 'Install Office') in the top right corner, then select 'Other install options' to navigate to your account's Apps & devices page.
Under the 'Apps & devices' section, locate Visio, choose your preferred language and bit version (64-bit is recommended), and click 'Install'. Run the downloaded setup file and follow the on-screen prompts.
Deploy Visio using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
Best for IT administrators who need to manage and control the deployment of Visio across multiple corporate devices simultaneously.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install Visio Plan 2 on a Mac?
No, the Visio desktop application provided with Visio Plan 2 is currently only compatible with Windows operating systems. However, Mac users with a Visio Plan 2 subscription can access and use the Visio web app through their browser.
Why can't I see the option to install Visio in my Office portal?
This usually indicates that a Visio Plan 2 license has not yet been assigned to your specific account. You will need to contact your organization's IT administrator and request that they assign the license to your Microsoft 365 profile.
Do I need to uninstall my current Office apps before installing Visio?
Generally, no. Visio Plan 2 is designed to run seamlessly alongside existing Microsoft 365 applications, provided they utilize the same underlying installation technology (Click-to-Run) and are matching bit versions (e.g., both are 64-bit).
