Primavera P6 Professional is likely the most-used construction project management software package around today. Now at version 20.12, project controls planners & schedulers use Primavera P6 Professional to manage construction projects big and small around the globe. The Primavera P6 download process will let you download a free trial of Primavera P6 Project Management. And we’ll take you through the Primavera P6 download and install process step-by-step.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started with downloading a free trial of Primavera P6:
- A working copy of Windows 7 / 8 / 10. Primavera P6 does not run on Macs.
- Enough free disk space. You’ll need around 700 megabytes for the downloads and the install files.
- About 20 minutes. It’ll probably take that long to get everything up and running.
Primavera P6 installs with a database in the backend. But don’t worry.
We’ll be installing the SQLite version which is very straightforward to install. No fancy database engines needed.
Primavera P6 Download a Free Trial: How To Get & Install Primavera P6 Pro
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1) Create an Oracle Account
To get started with the download & install, you’ll need to register for an account over at this url: http://edelivery.oracle.com.
This the url for Oracle’s eDelivery portal when you can download the current version of Primavera P6.
Go through the registration process and eventually you’ll get an email confirming your account.
Click Continue. Then, go ahead an get logged in to the eDelivery portal.
2) Search for the Primavera P6 Download package
On the main page, use the search bar to search for “Primavera P6”.
In the results list, look for “Primavera P6 Professional Project Management“. That is the window-based version of Primavera P6 that everyone uses.
Now you’ll be presented with a long list of packages.
“DLP” stands for “Download Package”. Find the DLP package called “DLP: Primavera P6 Professional Project Management vx.xx.xx”.
At the time, the latest version of Primavera P6 was 18.8.
Primavera P6 Version Guide
Click Add to Cart.
Now click Checkout in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
3) Downloading Primavera P6
Next, on the checkout screen, you’ll see a list of items.
Confirm your platform (the only option is likely Microsoft Windows x64).
Now click Continue.
Take a minute to read and accept Oracle’s Terms & Conditions.
NOTE: this is where you are agreeing to use the software for evaluation on a trial basis.
I highly recommend you read through Oracle’s Terms so you know what you are agreeing to.
On the next screen, right-click the links and save the Primavera P6 download files to your PC.
Save the zip files to your computer.
Ok. That completes the Primavera P6 Download process. Congratulations! Now you can move on to the installation.
Install Primavera P6 Standalone Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get Primavera P6 Professional installed on your PC now. I’ll take you through the steps.
Remember, I mentioned earlier that we’ll be installing Primavera P6 standalone which uses an SQLite database. Well, just a reminder. Ok let’s go.
1) Extract the Application Zip Files
Extract the downloaded zip file that has the Primavera P6 application files in it.
I extracted mine using 7zip tools, which I really like for helping to create & extract zip files.
I extracted the Primavera P6 application install zip files their own folder on my desktop.
Navigate to the \P6_Pro_R188 directory and find the file setup.exe.
2) Run the setup
Run setup.exe.
Choose ther Typical Install option.
You’ll see the install progress bars flash quickly.
Once that’s done, you’ll see the following options.
Make sure to check only “Run Database Configuration“.
3) Configure the SQLite database for Primavera P6
Now the database configuration screen pops-up.
Make sure you choose “P6 Pro standalone (SQLite)” from the dropdown list.
Primavera P6 can connect to other databases, but they require that you install the database engine on your PC first.
But SQLite is a database in a file. So only a single file is installed….cool eh.
Click Next.
On the following screen, choose the option to “Add a new standalone database & connection.”
Click Next.
On the following screen, you get to set your administrative username and password.
I like to stick with admin / admin, but you are welcome to alter to for better security. It is 2019 and cybercrime is always peaking.
I also suggest that you set the base currency of your database now, as it can’t be changed later. Simply enter in the currency name, the symbol and the country.
Click Next.
We’re almost done.
Now, you can accept the default location of the SQList database file, or you can rename it and choose a better file location.
Also, if you’d like your database to setup with some sample projects, check “Load Sample Data“. Else, you’ll get a completely empty database with your trial version of Primavera P6.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
That’s it! You’ve downloaded Primavera P6, installed it and got the full version ready to go!
Go ahead and launch your new Primavera P6 Project Management application, and then login.
Wrap Up
Those are the steps to download Primavera P6 and to get you up and running with a full version free trial copy of the tool. I know it’s a bit tricky at times, but hopefully you can get through it without problems.
In case you’re ready to take your Primavera P6 skills to a whole new level, why not checkout one of our Primavera P6 Training courses?
Thank you for all the hints and this trial version. How long is the trial for? I am a very small consulting firm of 4 people; I have used P6 in my prior career as a contractor and still find it very useful, however I cannot afford the steep price for licensing. Are there ever discounts or special offers for licensing from Oracle?
Thanks again for your newsletters and advice.
Hi Matt,
It is expensive. However, you can buy a 1 or 2 year license of the P6 for a considerable discount. A 1-year license is $500 USD. A 2-year license is $875 USD.
It’s the perpetual license that is costly at $2500 USD. Keep in mind that you’d be required to pay the 1st year maintenance fee of $550 (although perhaps it could be waived). Here’s a link to Oracle’s shop.
Hi, I wish to buy two year licenses of p6 for home usage purpose.
Can you pl. advise process to purchase download etc.
Thanks
Mahesh
Hi Mahesh,
You can purchase your licenses here >> shop.oracle.com.
Can i buy for 1month or 2 month or 3month small duration license I am looking
Thanks Michael. I have a question for you: how many days can we use the trial version or how long is the trial for?
Hi Miguel, I believe Oracle’s terms indicate the trial is 30 days. Of course, they may update those terms at any time, so please read them.
Very interesting software. Please, I need the free trial training video. Thanks.
Lawson
Hi Lawson,
Check out our Primavera P6 training page – there are 7 free lessons for you.
Thanks Very Much, Michael —
For a Timely Blog/Article —
Best —
Dear sir,
What is the price of primavera p6 for only one user ?.
Can we buy it from the same web ? If yes what is procedures ?
Please check https://shop.oracle.com for pricing.
Hi!
I did it all steps correctly, but i couldn’t open the programme.
It said “You are not authorized to run the application etc.”
What should i do?
Did you get a solution on this problem?
I’m thinking your IT has permissions that prevents you from running it.
Thanks it was easy
how?
Ugur, you must have some corporate permissions that are preventing you from completing the installation. Please discuss with your administrator.
Michael, I have installed P6 trial on my own desktop pc so there is no administrator or tech staff other than me.
I’ve got the exactly same message as UGUR said.
I havent find any solution yet and i would be appreciated for any help.
Thanks.
Hello Michael,
Today i noticed P6 was installed and run on my notebook with windows 10 home but i havent found any reason that prevents running of p6 on my windows 10 pro desktop pc yet. It is obvious some tricks with the user permissions necessary, but i am stuck here with no clue.
I don’t know if you read comments but trying my chance.
Sprogo – does this come up when you launch P6 or when you try to login?
That comes up when i try to login?
If i write wrong credentials for login it says “Invalid user name or password. Please try again”. If correct credentials are entered, it says “You are not authorized to run the application. Please contact your administrator.”.
As i mention on my previous message this authorization problem occurs only on windows 10 Pro computer.
Are you using a cloud version or local installation? If it’s local, did you install it using SQlite (standalone option), instead of having SQL Express installed for the db?
P6 is installed on local, standalone with sqlite db.
Are you using a cloud version or local installation? If it’s local, did you install it using SQlite (standalone option), instead of having SQL Express installed for the db?
Hi Mr. Michael,
I did all the instructions, and after I click the Icon, it says “you are attempting to open a file of type ‘Data Base File'(.db)”
“These files are being used by the operating system and by various programs. Editing or modifying them could damage your system”
What should I do sir?
Hmmm, I’m not really sure what happened or what icon you’re clicking. But it sounds like it isn’t the Primavera P6 icon. any more info?
Same issue, and no it is not the P6 icon, should I try to go through the download process again?
I’m stumped on what’s going on here. Is this after the install? Are you going to your windows Start menu and opening P6 from there? are you searching and finding the db? how are you getting to this non-p6 icon that you’re trying to open?
Same thing happened to me but eventually resolved it thanks to Youtube. Go to your C: drive (My Computer or This PC) > Program Files > Oracle > Primavera P6 > P6 Professional > 18.8.0 (or whatever version you installed) > PM.exe
You should be able to open Primavera now. Just create a shortcut in your desktop. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for the guide. It was very useful
thanks
very well explained. Very useful for the beginners.
Thanks
i want to learn how to use primavera to manage projects
Check out our training courses on Primavera P6.
Every Year in Oracle E delivery oracle will update the new version of EPPM & Unifier etc for on premises last year they have uploaded 18.8, This year is going to end still they have not updated the EPPM version 19 for on premises.
whey they will update the new version for this year, If you have any idea about this pls share with us.
Thanks,
Sathish
Hi Sathish. I recently found out that they will now only do 1 release per year – in December version xx.12 for on-premise.
I’ve updated the information about it on this page..
Here’s all I can find about it online.
It is local installation with SQlite.
As i previously mentioned that, it works on a win 10 home notebook with the same installation files and db selection. I followed exactly the same steps while installation.
Well, I’m not sure what’s going on. I can suggest 2 options.
1) Create a new SQLite db for P6 – I’m sure you can google it
2) Try installing this patch fix for P6 v18.8 patch 16.
Let me know what works.
Thank you Michael.
1) Not helped.
2) It looks like to patch only for P6 EPPM. Do you suggest me to run it for PPM?
yes, I believe it works for both P6 Pro and EPPM.
Thank you very much Michael. You spent too much time for my problem.
P6 is working well right now after patching it despite
still don’t understand the idea behind it. But i works perfect. Thanks a lot.
Happy your got it working!
elsayed
Hello Michael,
Thank you for the presentation, it really helped.
while i was installing primavera P6, i got an error message that says that the window 7 version i was using is not compatible with the soft ware.
i found out that my window version is 32 bit, hence i will need x86 ( 32 bit) version of the software before i will be able to complete the installation.
kindly advise me how to go about this.
Thank you.
Hi. 32-Bit P6 Professional Clients are no longer available as of version 18.8+. Only 64 bit versions are available.
If you follow the instructions in this post, download version 17.12 or 16.2 from Oracle’s site and you’ll be able to install a 32-bit version on Windows 7.
Thank very much for your response. It really helped.
You’re welcome.
I have installed the program. There is no icon to open this program and start a project. My setup was installed completely and I followed the instructions mentioned here. Kindly guide.
Just look in your Windows-Start folders for the Oracle – Primavera P6 folder and icon.
buggy installer, can’t get it to work on Windows 10 64bit. software needs more refinement.
Thankyou soo much for providing such an excellent guide. It was very helpful for me. Alhamdulilah successfully downloaded & Installed Primavera.
Thank you Michael, it’s very helpful. But i have some problem, where some function can’t be used (i.e. assigning the predecessors of the activity). Is it due to that the trial version doesn’t provide all of function of primavera or is it due to some problem in installing/running process (but there was no notification regarding such error/problem when i was installing and running the primevare)? Please kindly advise me how to resolve this problem. Thank you very much.
There should be no limitations on the trial of the software. It’s probably something else.
Is there an expiration for the trial version!
The trial is unlimited, however you agree by clicking to use it only for 30 days.
hi, please let me know this trial version will be expiring soon or not?
While extracting the downloaded file I was asked password, So I typed my oracle account password but it showed it as wrong password. What should I do?
i want to practice Primavera P6 EPPM, single user. Is there any SaaS or Cloud provider with license ? looking for any cost effective lease.
Thank you dear for such an useful information. I installed but how we can use this for long time. any licenses or keygen crack etc.. please guide about that too.
Hi Michael,
Greetings from Brazil !
How about a similar guide for a complete EPPM install ?
That will be great for all of us.
Best Regards.
Bruno.
Thank you dear for such an useful information. I love it
Hi Michael,
After the trial version is over in 30 days, can I upgrade / extend it for buying a standalone license for my pc? Do I need to download again for buying or Oracle will automatically update my trial version?
Thanks in advance.
You may need to download it again and agree to use it for 30 days again.
Hi Michael,
Please tell whether I can download the Trial Version of Primavera P6 from India?
Hi Kanchan,
Yes you can definitely download the trial from India.
Regards.
Unable to connect to the data base
What to do?
PLEASE I did to the finish , but when I start I dont know how to log in , I check all other files , data base can’t figher it …
so can any one help me….
Hi Benan,
Just look in your Windows-Start folders for the Oracle – Primavera P6 folder and icon. The username and password to access the database is admin.
Regards.
thank you so much
can i upgrade to paid version from the trial version the existing free ePPM V6 19 release,,,?
Hi Sumit,
You can definitely purchase a copy of the EPPM software from the Oracle’s website, here.
Hi Michael —
Thanks for the very useful information —
I need P6 Professional Version 5.0 or 6.0 —
as it has the P3 and P3 PRX Conversion capability —
Could you please send it to me or let me know
via link where to get a Free Trial for this?
Till what Version was this feature available —
Version 12, 13 etc.?
Thanks Very Much & Best
Aftab, that version is not available anymore. I do not know where to get. I’m sorry as I don’t know what version the PRX conversion feature was removed.
Hello,
I have successfully followed all the steps to install the app. How do i launch/log in as nothing seem to be happening after installing?
Thank you
You should see the app in your windows menu – “P6 Professional”. Start it from there.
Thank you very much Michael. It works well
How i can load the local help?
I think the help is all online now.
Hi! I did all steps, everything is ok, but I have this error “invalid user name or password. Please try again.” I texted login name: admin, password: admin
How can I fix this problem?
That’s tricky. You set the password for the admin account during the install. It will be whatever you set it to. You might have to uninstall and reinstall.
There is a way to Reset the password by directly using SQL command and updating the user table in the database.
Hi. It was a great overview on installing Primavera.
I am using this software for more than 10 months ago and kept on using it. But I cannot see anywhere the expiry date of the license. Also I am able to use it till now without any problem.
I am just curious how is it possible that it is still working after 10 months of usage.