Get started with Microsoft Planner

Applies To
Microsoft Planner

Note

The new Microsoft Planner is currently rolling out to customers. If your experience looks different than the steps listed in this article, or you're working from a Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, or Department of Defense (DoD) environment, refer to the instructions toward the bottom of this page.

​​​​​​​Learn more about Planner in Frequently asked questions about Planner.

Access Planner through the Planner website

Go to planner.cloud.microsoft  to access Planner directly from your browser. 

Access Planner through your Microsoft 365 home page

  1. Go to your Microsoft 365 home page and sign in with the account you want.
  2. Select the app launcher at the top of the browser window.
  3. Choose the Planner tile in the app launcher.

Search for Planner in the app launcher to access it via office.com

Tip

If you don't see the Planner option, select More apps, and then All apps to find it.

If you're not yet using the new Planner or working from a GCC High, GCC, or DoD environment, use the following steps.

With Planner on your PC, Mac, or mobile device:

  • Create new plans, assign tasks, and share files with others.
  • Organize teamwork and collaborate on projects in a simple, visual way.
  • Chat with others to make sure you're on the same page.
  • Keep track of your team's progress and stay on top of your work—from anywhere, on any device.

Sign in and connect

  1. Type http:⁠//office.com/signin or https:⁠//admin.microsoft.com into the Address bar and sign in with the account you want.
  2. On Microsoft 365 home page, select the app launcher App Launcher at the top of the browser window.
  3. Select the Planner tile in the app launcher, or on the home page. 
    Note: If you don't see the Planner option, you may need to select All Apps or Explore all your apps to find it.

Planner tile

Open an existing plan

  • Select an existing plan in the Favorite plans, Recent plans, or All plans section.

Screenshot of the Favorite Plans and All Plans sections of the Planner dashboard.