Summary
This article has instructions for how to install Adobe Creative Cloud desktop client onto a personal computer. These instructions are for USNH students currently enrolled in pre-determined courses and for faculty or staff currently approved for the Creative Cloud License.
Note: Courses are pre-determined by the academic department, programs, and colleges. Faculty or staff with academic or business need may have their supervisor request an Adobe Creative Cloud license through the AMS: Accounts Management System . See: How do faculty/staff request a full Creative Cloud license? for more information.
How-To
Task: Install Adobe Creative Cloud onto a personal computer
Instructions
Go to the Adobe Sign-In Page
Step 1 - Visit https://www.adobe.com and click Sign In (top right corner).
Sign In with Your Campus Email
Step 2 - Enter your Campus email address usually of the form firstname.lastname@campus.edu (e.g. Jill.Doe@keene.edu, Jane.Doe@plymouth.edu, Jim.Doe@unh.edu).
Step 3 - When prompted, choose Company or School Account.
Step 4 - At the USNH login portal - sign in using your USNH username@usnh.edu (fully qualified username), like jbd2519@usnh.edu, and proceed to sign in with your USNH password and MFA if required.
Access Creative Cloud
Step 5 - Once signed in, Click on your profile icon (top right) and select View Account.
Step 6 - Navigate to the Creative Cloud section.
Step 7 - Or go directly to https://creativecloud.adobe.com to manage your apps.
Download the Creative Cloud Desktop App
If you haven’t already installed it:
Step 8 - Click Install Creative Cloud App.
Step 9 - Follow the prompts to download and install the Creative Cloud desktop application.
Install Your Adobe Apps
Open the Creative Cloud app:
Step 10 - Browse available apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, etc.).
Step 11 - Click Install next to the app you want.
Note: Your USNH license will automatically activate the full version - no need to enter a serial number or payment info.
Outcome
You will be able to install Adobe Creative Cloud on a Personal Device.
Further Readings
Adobe Transition: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Adobe Applications: Installing on a USNH-Managed Computer
https://www.adobe.com
https://creativecloud.adobe.com
AMS: Accounts Management System
Need additional help?
Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.