Does Fusion require the internet?

Autodesk Support

Feb 17, 2025

Products and versions covered

Issue:

Is it necessary to have access to the internet to use Autodesk Fusion?

Solution:

See the system requirements below.
System requirements for Autodesk Fusion 360

Fusion is a cloud-based product that requires a connection to the internet at least every two weeks. The storage is cloud-based. If accessing the cloud is not a preferred option, then consider another solution like Autodesk Inventor.

Some related questions about the cloud-based portion of Fusion are below:

Is the cloud safe?
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/overview

Can data be saved locally?
How to make a local archive (back-up) file in Fusion 360

Can files be opened locally?
Yes, use the Create Design from File command in the File drop-down menu.

Can Fusion work without the internet?
How to work in offline mode in Fusion 360

How to delete a file on the Cloud?
Use the delete command in the data panel, or in the Autodesk Dashboard, to delete the file from the cloud.

Products:

Fusion;

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