Question: How do I get a license to use and install Adobe Creative Cloud?

Context: Only applies to active faculty and staff

Answer: The University of Notre Dame has purchased a limited number of software licenses for the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for use of faculty and staff. 

High Level Process

• Step 1: Login with your Notre Dame enterprise account (NetID and password) for the first time at the Adobe opt in site.  This only needs to be done one time.
• Step 2: Download Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application and Sign In with Your Notre Dame Account
• Step 3: Download any other Adobe apps via the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application

Step 1: Login with your Notre Dame enterprise account for the first time on Adobe's website

1. Go to the Adobe opt in site
2. Login with your NetID and password
   
   
3. Respond to the two step authentication prompt
   
   
4. Your enterprise Adobe account will be automatically created, and you will be redirected to instructions for downloading and installing the software.

Step 2: Download Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application and Sign In with Your Notre Dame Account

1. Download and install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application from the OIT Software Downloads page.
2. Click the Creative Cloud icon, located in the taskbar (Windows) or Apple menu bar (Mac OS), to open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
3. Click the profile icon and choose Sign in. If the only option you have is Sign Out, choose to Sign Out, and then choose to Sign In again.  At the sign in screen click the link for Sign in with an Enterprise ID
   
   
4. In the field labeled Email address or domain name, enter your NetID@nd.edu and either press Tab or click on Sign in with an Enterprise ID button.
   
   
5. You will now see the Notre Dame login screen.  Enter your NetID and password and click Sign in
   
   
6. If you are prompted for two step login, respond to the prompt.
   
   
7. You can now use the desired Adobe Creative Cloud application.

Step 3: Download any other Adobe apps via the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application

After you’ve signed in successfully, you can download and install Adobe applications that are part of the Creative Cloud suite from within the Creative Cloud desktop application by using the Apps menu and choosing Install next to any of those applications.