Start Fusion and the Fusion web client for the first time

The two tools you need for working on Fusion projects are:

• The Fusion application: for creating and working on designs and drawings.
• The Fusion web client: for Fusion data management, such as working with permissions, projects, and hubs.

To use either of these, you need to have received an invitation as described in Join a hub. This topic describes how to access and download (if applicable) these tools through your Autodesk account.

Access your Autodesk account

1. Navigate to https://manage.autodesk.com.
2. Sign in to your Autodesk Account.
3. From the menu on the left, select All Products & Services.

Find, install, and start Fusion

1. In the Products & Services list, find Fusion.

   

2. Click Download.

   Note: The download should start automatically. A Save As dialog displays and prompt you to save the *.exe file to your computer. In some environments, you may need to use the admin *.exe installer.

3. When installation is complete, start Fusion.

   Note: If you're doing this for the first time, you may need to sign in to your Autodesk account again.

4. When Fusion opens, in the dialog that asks what's your primary purpose for using Fusion, choose an option such as Design, Manufacturing, or Electronics.

5. Complete the dialog, then click Get Started.

   Home is displayed with the My Fusion page selected.

   

6. Click an option to get started or click New to choose what to create.

   Note: The options available in the My Fusion page in Home depend on the primary purpose you selected. If you want to choose a different primary purpose, click Change on My Fusion.

Find and open the Fusion web client

1. In the Autodesk account page, under Products & Services, find Fusion - Contributor.

   

2. In the Fusion - Contributor card, click Access to open the Fusion web client.

   Alternatively, go to https://www.autodesk.com/fusion-team and sign in.

3. If this is your first time opening the Fusion web client, you may need to follow prompts to select the hub you will be working in.

   Note: If no hubs are available, work with your administrator or Autodesk to get one set up for you.

   The Fusion web client opens on the projects page.