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Adobe Account Activation

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024


Before you begin

The following activation instructions are for Adobe Invitation email recipients:

  • Students: will receive their Adobe invitation email approximately one day prior to semester start
  • Staff: will receive their Adobe invitation email during onboarding process
  • Faculty: will receive their Adobe invitation email invitation email one week prior to semester start

If you have not received your Adobe Invitation email, please contact the Help Desk:
helpdesk@cca.edu or 415-703-9560


Adobe Account Activation

1 Open the email from Adobe, received at your cca.edu address

Click the 'Get Started' button

2 You will then be directed to CCA's single sign-on page

Enter your CCA username and password

3 At the Duo Authentication page

Choose an authentication method to complete your Adobe login

4 You now have access to CCA Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

Adobe App Installation

1 When logged into your CCA Adobe Creative Cloud account

  • Click on the Grid, opening the Web Apps & Services page
  • Click on the Creative Cloud icon

2 Click on 'Apps' in the upper menu bar

3 You will then be presented with all apps 'Available in your plan'

5 Find the app(s) you need, click the 'Install' button

6 Click 'Allow' when asked to OPEN 'Creative Cloud Desktop App'

7 Please wait while the app installs

Please Note: Downloading apps over Wi-Fi can be very slow

8 All apps installed will be listed under 'Installed'