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

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

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