Get started with 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 Cloud Communities (GCC), GCC High, or Department of Defense (DoD) environment, refer to the instructions toward the bottom of this page. Learn more about the new Planner in Frequently asked questions about Planner.

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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

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

Add the Planner app

There are several ways to add an app to Microsoft Teams. The simplest way is to select View more apps, search for Planner in the search bar, and then select Add.

Find the Planner app in Teams by selecting the View more apps option and searching for Planner in the search bar.

Tip: To pin the app for easy access, right click on Planner after adding the app and select Pin. To open the Planner app in a separate window, select Open in new window.

Pin the Planner app in Teams with the Pin icon

Note: If you don't see Planner, your organization might not have the app turned on. Check with your administrator to find out more.

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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

Type http://office.com/signin or https://admin.microsoft.com into the Address bar and sign in with the account you want.
On Microsoft 365 home page, select the app launcher at the top of the browser window.
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.