Jump to: ECU-managed Windows | ECU-managed macOS | Personal computers
All users. Once you request an Adobe license and receive your license (email), install the the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app, which is the hub where you download, update and manage Adobe apps as well as access fonts, graphics and more.
ECU-managed Windows
- Faculty/staff only. Open the Company Portal from your computer's Start button.
- Click Apps in the menu (left).
- From the list of apps, find and select Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop.
- Click Install.
- The app installs. Check the Status column to be sure when the install is done.
- Open Start menu to find the Adobe Creative Cloud app.
You will see all the apps in Creative Cloud but can only download or open apps according to your license. For example, users with an Adobe Express license will see all the apps, like PhotoShop and Dreamweaver, but those will only be a free trial. You will be able to open the Adobe Express.
ECU-managed macOS and personal computers
ECU-managed = Faculty and staff | personal computers = all users
Step 1
Navigate to Adobe.com. Click Sign In (top right).
Step 2
Type in your full ECU email address. Click Continue.
Step 3
Select Company or School Account.
Step 4
Follow the dialog boxes to sign in using your ECU PirateID and ECU password. You may be prompted to verify your identity through MFA.
Step 5
Use the top menu to view all apps. The page opens showing all your available Adobe apps and services.
Step 6
Scroll to the Creative Cloud app. Download this app to easily manage your CC account, download and open apps like Photoshop and Illustrator and more.*
Open the Creative Cloud app to explore available apps, access templates, configure automatic updates and more. You also have access to stock photos and fonts.
You will see all the apps in Creative Cloud but can only download or open apps according to your license. For example, users with an Adobe Express license will see all the apps, like PhotoShop and Dreamweaver, but those will only be a free trial. You will be able to open the Adobe Express.
*NOTE: See this Adobe Express presentation on transferring your creations, photos and files to a personal space.