Beginning November 30th 2018, with the exceptions of classrooms and computer labs, Adobe will require organizations to change Creative Cloud activation methods from a product key-based mechanism to a username authentication system. To prepare for this change,
in lieu of the traditional Software Center and Self Service distribution methods, Information Services will now provide Adobe Creative Cloud applications via Adobe's Creative Cloud desktop app. With this new service, faculty and staff can install the latest Creative Cloud software directly from Adobe. This page details how to get started with the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Download the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Type your Campus Connect username followed by"@depaul.edu" (e.g. "jdoe1@depaul.edu").
If prompted, select "Enterprise ID".
When prompted, sign in with your Campus Connect credentials.
When prompted, download and run the Creative Cloud desktop app installer.
You must be a local administrator of your computer to install Creative Cloud applications.
The Creative Cloud desktop app will launch automatically. Sign in using your Campus Connect username followed by "@depaul.edu" (e.g. "jdoe1@depaul.edu").
When prompted, sign in with your Campus Connect credentials.
Click the "Apps" tab to list available Creative Cloud applications.
Click the “Install”
button next to any Adobe application that you want to install.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which devices can I install Creative Cloud software on?
DePaul's license agreement with Adobe offers work-at-home rights for Creative Cloud software for DePaul staff and faculty. This means DePaul staff and faculty may install and use one copy of Creative Cloud software on a University-owned device and one copy on a personal device, however you may use only one of these copies at a time. Creative Cloud software is not licensed for mobile devices (e.g. phones and tablets).