How can I obtain and access Adobe Creative Cloud?

Overview 

This article explains how to access the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications.

An Adobe Creative Cloud Enterprise ID provides access to:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud applications included in the Adobe Campus Agreement
  • Shared libraries and collaboration features within Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Installation and use of Adobe applications on a personal computer
  • Adobe applications available through the Virtual Computer Lab

Obtaining Adobe Creative Cloud License

Adobe Creative Cloud is not automatically available, and must be purchased/renewed each fiscal year.

  • Faculty and staff must order the no-cost one-year license via the Staff Enterprise Access offer from WebStore each year.
  • Students must purchase a one-year license via the Student Personal Use offer from WebStore each year.

Accessing Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device

Sign In to Adobe Creative Cloud

  1. Go to https://creativecloud.adobe.com.
  2. Sign in using your UIC email address and password.
  3. If prompted, select Company or School Account. You will be redirected to the UIC sign-in page to complete authentication.​​​​​​​

    adobe sign in screen

Download and Install Adobe Apps

  1. After signing in, select Apps from the top navigation menu.
  2. Browse the available Adobe applications.
  3. Select the app you want and follow the prompts to download and install it.

    adobe creative cloud welcome screen

 

Additional Information

If you have questions about your Adobe Creative Cloud license, contact webstore@illinois.edu.