Installing + Using Adobe Creative Cloud + Adobe Apps
Keywords: Adobe, Acrobat, Creative Cloud
Aliases: Adobe, Acrobat, Creative Cloud
Prerequisites: You must be Adobe licensed and you must have the Adobe Creative Cloud app installed. This guide covers installation of the Creative Cloud app.
If you proceed through all steps and only have the option to 'Try', 'Trial', or 'Purchase' apps in the Creative Cloud app, you are likely not Adobe licensed.
In that case, please submit a tech ticket via the PSD Portal, or by emailing servicecentral@psd401.net.
- Check to see if the Creative Cloud app is already installed on your computer:
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- macOS:

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Directions for installing the Adobe Creative Cloud app if it's not installed:
- Windows: Open Chocolatey GUI ensure PSD-Software is selected, then look for Adobe Creative Cloud or search the word 'creative'. Double-click on Adobe Creative Cloud and the install button is in the bottom-right corner.
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macOS: Open Self Service and search for the word 'creative' and install. Or, simply follow this link: jamfselfservice://content?entity=policy&id=949&action=view
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- Launch the Adobe Creative Cloud app. At the 'Sign in' screen, select 'Continue with Google'

- Select "Company or School Account"
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- It should then let you know you're authenticated and redirect you back to the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app.
- Now that you're authenticated in the Adobe Creative Cloud app, simply choose Desired apps to Install:
- If you see 'Buy' 'Trial' or 'Purchase' instead of 'Install' - it likely means you are not Adobe licensed. Please submit a ticket through the portal or by emailing servicecentral@psd401.net.