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This article will guide Chico State students, faculty, and staff through logging into Adobe Creative Cloud, activating a license, and installing applications using campus-provided access.
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Notice: Chico State has transitioned to Adobe for All. If you have an active affiliation with Chico State, you will automatically be provided with an Adobe license.
What is Included with Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of applications used for design, productivity, and development. Adobe Creative Cloud is available on Windows and Mac computers, as well as some mobile devices. Popular Adobe Creative Cloud applications include:
- Photoshop: Editing for photos, web and mobile app designs, 3D artwork, and more.
- Stock: A collection of stock photographs
- Illustrator: Create beautiful vector art and illustrations.
- InDesign: Craft elegant layouts at your desk or on the go.
- Lightroom: Edit, organize, store, and share photos from anywhere.
Accessing your Adobe Creative Cloud Account
You will sign in to Adobe Creative Cloud software using an Enterprise ID (also called a Business ID or Federated ID). You can log in directly at account.adobe.com.
- At the sign-in screen, enter your Chico State email address.

- You will be redirected to the regular Chico State Shibboleth login page. Sign in with your Chico State username and password.
- You may be asked to verify your login with Duo.
Install Adobe Creative Cloud
To install Adobe Creative Cloud on a personal device, follow the steps in this article: Installing Adobe Creative Cloud on a Personal Computer
Campus-managed/state devices should have Adobe Creative Cloud installed by default on all newly-imaged machines. If you are unable to locate it, you will need to reinstall or update it via the device's Software Center or Company Portal (PC) or Self Service (Mac).
Still need help? Contact IT Support Services for further assistance.
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