Login to Microsoft Project

Article • 4/27/2026 • 2 min read

The first time log in procedure is a two-step authentication process, where you enter the user name and password in the first step and select the database and plant in the second step. The plant selection list changes based on the database selection. The plant and databases are populated based on the user’s security.

To log in to a New Project:

  1. Open Microsoft Project file, theEAM Scheduling tab is displayed. Click Login.

    The Login window opens.

  2. If the file is not saved, a prompt to save the file appears, click OK.

  3. In the Save File dialog box, enter a file name and make sure the file type is .mpp.

  4. Click Save to save as file type .mpp. The File saved successfully! message appears.

  5. Click OK to close the pop-up message.

    The Login pop-up window appears.

  6. Select the Environment from the drop down menu, and click Proceed.

    The Sign in Aptean EAM login screen appears.

  7. Enter a valid email address and click NEXT.

  8. Enter the password and click SIGN IN.

    The Login pop-up appears with the list of database and plant available for the signed in account.

  9. Select the Database and the Plant , and then click Done.

    The Login Successful message appears.

To log in for an Existing Project:

  1. Open an existing Microsoft Project file and click Login.

    The Sign in Aptean EAM login screen appears.

  2. Enter a valid email address and click NEXT.

  3. Enter the password and click SIGN IN.

    The Login pop-up appears with the Environment, Api Url, Database, and Plant details selected in the previous login.

  4. Click Proceed.

  5. The Login Successful! message appears, click OK.

    : In an existing project, a Database or Plant can be changed depending on the user’s access; if they have access to two different databases or multiple plants, they will receive a prompt to select the specific DB and the plant they want to launch. If users need to switch to a different environment, they must create a new file and map it to the desired database.