Office 365 User access to Project for the web and Roadmap - Project for the web (2024)

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An appropriate Project Plan license is required for your Office 365 users to use Project for the web or Roadmap. However, users that are assigned certain Office 365 licenses are allowed to have view or limited edit access to Project for the web and Roadmap.This provision will allow them to have limited access to projects and roadmaps that are shared with them, without needing to be assigned a Project Plan license.

If your users need to be able to edit or create projects or roadmaps, you'll need to purchase the appropriate Project Plan license and assign it to the user.

Note

For more information about Project Plan subscriptions and understand what the capabilities of an Office 365 user are, see the Project service description.

Office 365 subscription with view access

Users with appropriate Office license added to the Office 365 group of the project.

Office 365 view access applies to the following families of Office 365 suites and their education and GCC counterparts.

  • Microsoft 365 F3 and Office 365 F3
  • Office 365 E1
  • Microsoft 365 for business
  • Microsoft E3 and Office 365 E3
  • Microsoft E5 and Office 365 E5

Office 365 subscription with limited edit access

Microsoft 365 and Office 365 users with E3 and E5 licenses can now mark a task as complete, or update the task progress or “% complete” of a task assigned to them in any project they have permissions to.

Office 365 limited edit access applies to the following families of Office 365 suites and their education and GCC counterparts.

  • Microsoft E3 and Office 365 E3
  • Microsoft E5 and Office 365 E5

Subscription for Project and Dataverse Apps

Within each subscription, there are two apps that can be seen from the Microsoft 365 admin center.

  • Project for Office (Plan X)
  • Dataverse

The "Plan" in the title of Project for Office comes from the family of suite the app is included in. Both apps (from the same subscription) must be assigned to the user to view Project for the web or Roadmap.

Project for Office App

Family SubscriptionAdmin center Display NameIDName
F3Project for Office (Plan F)7f6f28c2-34bb-4d4b-be36-48ca2e77e1ecPROJECT_O365_F3
E1Project for Office (Plan E1)a55dfd10-0864-46d9-a3cd-da5991a3e0e2PROJECT_O365_P1
E3Project for Office (Plan E3)31b4e2fc-4cd6-4e7d-9c1b-41407303bd66PROJECT_O365_P2
E5Project for Office (Plan E5)b21a6b06-1988-436e-a07b-51ec6d9f52adPROJECT_O365_P3
GCC F3Project for Government (Plan F)c53c4ff0-e968-4b95-a8c9-1b19be57e116PROJECT_O365_F3_GOV
GCC E1Project for Government (Plan E1)54c013b2-44fa-457d-9fd1-3ebab96f2d28PROJECT_O365_P1_GOV
GCC E3Project for Government (Plan E3)e7d09ae4-099a-4c34-a2a2-3e166e95c44aPROJECT_O365_P2_GOV
GCC E5Project for Government (Plan E5)9b7c50ec-cd50-44f2-bf48-d72de6f90717PROJECT_O365_P3_GOV

Note

Microsoft 365 for business subscriptions include Project for Office (Plan E1), Project for Office (Plan E3) or Project for Office (Plan E5).

Common Data Service App

Family SubscriptionAdmin center Display NameIDName
F3Common Data Serviceca6e61ec-d4f4-41eb-8b88-d96e0e14323fDYN365_CDS_O365_F1
E1Common Data Service40b010bb-0b69-4654-ac5e-ba161433f4b4DYN365_CDS_O365_P1
E3Common Data Service4ff01e01-1ba7-4d71-8cf8-ce96c3bbcf14DYN365_CDS_O365_P2
E5Common Data Service28b0fa46-c39a-4188-89e2-58e979a6b014DYN365_CDS_O365_P3
GCC F3Common Data Service29007dd3-36c0-4cc2-935d-f5bca2c2c473DYN365_CDS_O365_F1_GCC
GCC E1Common Data Service8eb5e9bc-783f-4425-921a-c65f45dd72c6DYN365_CDS_O365_P1_GCC
GCC E3Common Data Service06162da2-ebf9-4954-99a0-00fee96f95ccDYN365_CDS_O365_P2_GCC
GCC E5Common Data Servicea7d3fb37-b6df-4085-b509-50810d991a39DYN365_CDS_O365_P3_GCC

See also

Remove Project from the Office 365 App Launcher
Project architecture overviewOffice 365 platform service description

Office 365 User access to Project for the web and Roadmap - Project for the web (2024)

FAQs

Can I give external users access to my project for the web projects and tasks? ›

Note: you cannot give external users access to Project for the web tasks.

How do I access Microsoft Project for the web? ›

Sign in to Microsoft 365, select All apps, and then select the Project icon. Alternatively, go to project.microsoft.com. On the Project Home page, you'll see all of the projects and roadmaps you've viewed recently, or you can create a new one.

How do I share a project in project for the web? ›

In your project, click Group members in the top right corner. Type the name you want to give your project, and then click Next.

Which method can be used to share the Microsoft 365 Roadmap? ›

You can share a roadmap with people in your organization by using Microsoft 365 groups. You can either share with an existing group that you own, or create a new group from scratch.

How do I share a project for the web with external users? ›

Configure sharing for Project Web App
  1. In the SharePoint Online admin center, in the site collections area, select the check box for the Project Web App site that you want to share.
  2. In the ribbon, click Sharing.
  3. Select the option that you want to use for sharing:
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How do Web applications can access by the user? ›

Web applications are accessed by the user through a web browser with an active network connection. These applications are programmed using a client–server model—the user ("client") is provided services through an off-site server that is hosted by a third-party.

What's the difference between project online and project for the web? ›

While MS Project Online is the more heavyweight tool, it can be too complex for some organizations and team members. Microsoft Project for the Web is easier to manage but still includes a wide range of features. So, which of these should you select for your project management needs?

What license is needed for project for the web? ›

Project for the web is a new service that is now available to Office 365 users. You can make it available to your users through the following licenses: Project Plan P1. Project Plan P3 (previously called Project Online Professional)

Is Microsoft Project the same as project Online? ›

What are the differences between Project Professional 2021 and Project Online desktop client? The core features of the two products are identical with one exception. Project Online desktop client includes Kanban boards. Project Professional has a perpetual license.

Can I use project for the web and project online side by side? ›

Yes, you can use the Power BI Desktop template file which has reports that aggregate data from both Project for the web and Project Online.

Can two people work on Microsoft Project at the same time? ›

Real-Time Collaboration (rTc) is a feature of Project Plan 365's Business (PMO) Plan that allows multiple users to collaborate in real-time with each other while constructing or updating a project plan stored on Drive 365.

Can two people work on Microsoft Project? ›

Anyone with a . MPP file (think Microsoft Project, Primavera or Project Plan 365 users) can employ our system to turn a single project plan into a powerful collaborative tool.

Which management tool can Admin use to access data across 365? ›

SharePoint Admin

SharePoint admins can also: Create and delete sites. Manage site collections and global SharePoint settings.

What's the difference between Microsoft Planner and project? ›

Project and Planner are built for team projects. Are there few deliverables and dependencies, or many? For a simpler team project, we recommend using Planner. If you need to track dependencies, costs, or more complexity, Project works best.

Does Microsoft have a Roadmap tool? ›

Overview. Use Roadmap to: Create a view of your organization's projects and drive them together to achieve your business goals. Connect directly to projects from multiple systems in your organization, allowing each team to use the tools that fit their work style.

How do I share a project in Office 365? ›

To Send as MPP a project file, go to menu File - Share - Send as MPP. Insert the email addresses of your team members and add a text message if you want, then click on the Share Project button. The MPP file is sent as an attachment to your team members.

Can anyone share a site with outside organizations? ›

Anyone with the link (inside or outside your organization) can access files and folders without having to sign in or provide a code.

How do I link my project to the web to planner? ›

Linking Project Online Activities to an MS Planner Plan
  1. Open a project in Project Online and select the activity you want to link to a plan in MS Planner.
  2. Then click the “Planner” button in the task ribbon. ...
  3. The “Link to plan” pane now appears on the left.
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How do you ensure that your web application is accessible and user friendly? ›

How to Make Sure Your Website Is User-Friendly
  1. Optimize for mobile devices.
  2. Follow WCAG standards.
  3. Stick to common design elements.
  4. Create a visual hierarchy.
  5. Simplify the navigation.
  6. Establish credibility.
  7. Make sure your content is legible.
  8. Be consistent.

Can web based applications be accessed online? ›

Web applications do not need to be downloaded since they are accessed through a network. Users can access a Web application through a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari.

What are the ways of accessing the Web? ›

Some of the most widely used Internet connections are described below.
  • Mobile. Many cell phone and smartphone providers offer voice plans with Internet access. ...
  • WiFi Hotspots. ...
  • Dial-Up. ...
  • Broadband. ...
  • DSL. ...
  • Cable. ...
  • Satellite. ...
  • ISDN.

Is project for the web included in Office 365? ›

Yes. Project for the web is built on Microsoft 365 Groups, so it works with any Microsoft 365 tools you use to collaborate with your teammates on projects.

Can I migrate from project online to project for the web? ›

Project Migrator supports user mapping, so you can migrate project records associated with the corresponding users into Project for the Web. Launch your migration and monitor progress and results in migration summary screen.

Does Office 365 include project online? ›

Microsoft Office 365 doesn't include any online or desktop version of MS Project. You'll need to pay for a subscription to use Microsoft Project Online.

Do you need a license to view project online? ›

An appropriate Project Plan license is required for your Office 365 users to use Project for the web or Roadmap. However, users that are assigned certain Office 365 licenses are allowed to have view or limited edit access to Project for the web and Roadmap.

Do you need a license for project Web App? ›

Only users who need all of the functionality that Project Professional will need a license of this application. The only difference between the Subscription version and Non-Subscription version is how you pay for it. In either case you are using a desktop application to manage projects and resources in PWA.

What license do you need to use project in Teams? ›

Regarding your question, currently you need to have Microsoft 365 for business subscriptions or specific Project Plan license to be able to work with Project on Microsoft Teams.

Do you need a project license to use project in Teams? ›

Users can start, respond, and view Teams conversations for tasks only within the Project Teams app. The user also must have a Teams license.

What is the difference between MS Project and MS Project Server? ›

Microsoft Project Server – These Are the Advantages over the MS Project Standalone Tool without Central Data Storage. Unlike the file-based standalone tool on the desktop, the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solution for project and portfolio management is based on a server with central data storage.

Is Microsoft Project collaborative? ›

Project for the web supports co-authoring which will allow multiple users to edit the project at the same time - this is a web based app: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/project/simple-project-management You could use separate projects here and also use tools like Power BI to easily create reports.

How do you link two projects together? ›

Linking Project files
  1. Create separate Project files for each subproject, then open or create the project that you want to be the master project.
  2. In the master project, click View > Gantt Chart.
  3. In the Task Name field, click the row below which you want to insert the subproject. ...
  4. Click Project > Subproject.

Is project online the same as Project Plan 3? ›

Project Plan 3 is the new name for Project Online Professional, the license most often assigned to a project manager or resource manager.

How can you collaborate with people working on the same project on Microsoft? ›

Start as a team

Create a team for everyone who shares the same manager, or create a team for a special project. With Microsoft Teams, you'll have a central place in the cloud to store files, communicate, and collaborate. All your team files, chats, and more in one place.

How can one collaborate with people working on the same project? ›

How to ensure effective collaboration between project teams
  1. Improve communication within the team. ...
  2. Be as transparent as possible. ...
  3. Get everyone involved. ...
  4. Encourage members who take the initiative. ...
  5. Get rid of the walls. ...
  6. Optimize office meetings. ...
  7. Keep your team happy and motivated. ...
  8. Use project collaboration tools.

What does the project feature allow a user to do? ›

Based on the details you put in, Project will automatically request or assign those resources, ensuring that each team member sees the resources they've received and can start work immediately after that. Other team members can also see how resources are divided between different departments or project workers.

How many projects can one person manage? ›

Research suggests 2-3 projects at a time is optimal for individual focus and collective scheduling. If you're asking people to juggle more than this then you are lowering their productivity. Too Many Projects will damage your business and drive you into a self-perpetuating low productivity fire-fighting culture.

Can a project be done by one person? ›

A project can also be defined as a set of inputs and outputs required to achieve a particular goal. Projects can range from simple to complex and can be managed by one person or a hundred. Projects are often described and delegated by a manager or executive.

Who should have global admin rights? ›

Assign the Global admin role to users who need global access to most management features and data across Microsoft online services. Giving too many users global access is a security risk and we recommend that you have between 2 and 4 Global admins.

How do I make a user global admin in Office 365? ›

Use the following steps to assign the Global Administrator role to a user:
  1. Log in to your Office 365 Control Panel.
  2. From the left menu, select Users.
  3. Find the user you wish to assign the role to and select Manage.
  4. Select Edit Username.
  5. Under Role, select Global Administrator from the drop-down menu.
  6. Select Save.
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Is a global admin a SharePoint admin? ›

In SharePoint Online, Global Administrators are also SharePoint Online Administrators. Site Collection Administrators are responsible for creating and maintaining sites and content within a site collection.

What is the difference between project online and project for the Web? ›

While MS Project Online is the more heavyweight tool, it can be too complex for some organizations and team members. Microsoft Project for the Web is easier to manage but still includes a wide range of features. So, which of these should you select for your project management needs?

What is the benefit of using Microsoft Planner to plan your project? ›

This easy-to-use tool makes it possible to plan tasks and handle small projects without complex planning effort. With Microsoft Planner, you can efficiently assign and organize times and tasks. You can also set deadlines, share files and, of course, team members can communicate with each other.

Can you integrate MS Project with Planner? ›

Automated Integration of Microsoft Project Online and Planner. Organizations can blend enterprise project management and agile methodologies in complex hybrid projects. Integration Hub saves time on reporting to Project Online. Teams can do it automatically working in Jira, Planner or Azure DevOps.

Do you need a license for project for the web? ›

Project for the web is a new service that is now available to Office 365 users. You can make it available to your users through the following licenses: Project Plan P1. Project Plan P3 (previously called Project Online Professional)

Can people outside my organization access SharePoint? ›

Sharing OneDrive files, SharePoint files, or Lists with external users (guests) allows you to securely collaborate with people outside your organization such as your business partners, vendors, clients, or customers — with or without a Microsoft account.

What is the difference between project online and project for the web? ›

While MS Project Online is the more heavyweight tool, it can be too complex for some organizations and team members. Microsoft Project for the Web is easier to manage but still includes a wide range of features. So, which of these should you select for your project management needs?

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