Tableau Prep Builder is only available for a 64-bit operating system. Important: Starting with version 10.5, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Reader, and Tableau Public (desktop) only run on a 64-bit operating system. For more information see Login-based License Management (Link opens in a new window) in the Tableau Server help.įor information about what applications are included with a Creator product key, see the Tableau Pricing (Link opens in a new window) page. Note: A product key is not required if your organization uses Login-based license management for product activation.
To install Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep Builder you will need two things a Creator product key (the key number starts with the letters TC) and the installer for the version you want to install.
How do I verify for Tableau’s student offer? Click the link and complete the form to confirm your eligibility and unlock your new free license. Full-time students at accredited universities and colleges anywhere in the world can get a one-year license. If you’re a student trying to analyze data faster for your classes, or you’re just looking to build your skills for a future job, Tableau Software wants to help by offering a free license of Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Builder.
Tableau Public is a fully functioning version of Tableau Desktop - withr a few restrictions in data sources you can use and also you can only save your workbooks to Tableau Public Tableau Desktop is also available for free for 1 year for academic use (students and teachers). The software is not distributed by WebStore. Full-time students at accredited schools anywhere in the world can get a 1-year license of Tableau Desktop. Gain skills for your first job? Then get a free license to Tableau Desktop.
If you want to install Tableau Desktop on a 32-bit operating system, open the Product Downloads and Release Notes page and download the installer for version 10.4 or earlier and follow the install instructions in the Tableau Desktop Deployment guide for that version.
For information about how to install and activate your product from the command line, see Install Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Builder from the Command Line (Link opens in a new window).
This topic describes how to install and activate Tableau Desktop or Tableau Prep Builder from the user interface. Note: If you are looking for information about how to install Tableau Server, see the Install and Configure (Link opens in a new window) section in the Tableau Server Help instead.