Introduction
Adobe has changed how their Creative Cloud software is licensed in computer labs in 20192021. Here's what you need to know when using the software at Biola.
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Changes
To use Adobe Creative Cloud in any Biola computer lab, you must now sign-in to the Adobe software.
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- Use an Adobe ID that you already have.
- Create a new Adobe ID.
- Create an Adobe ID using your existing Facebook or Google account.
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Using Creative Cloud in the Labs
After logging-in to the computer, open any Adobe Creative Cloud program from the Dock or the Applications folder.
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- If you already have an Adobe ID that you created on your own in the past, you can sign-in using the email address and password fields.
- If you don't have an Adobe ID and would like to create one, click on the "Get an Adobe ID" link. It will open a web browser and walk you through creating an ID. Then you can sign-in using the email address and password fields.
- If you'd like to use your Facebook or Goolge account (including your Biola Gmail account), you can click the appropriate button. It will open a web browser and walk you through signing-in with either method.
- This is the fastest way to get started using Creative Cloud.
- This "links" your Facebook or Google account with Adobe.
- You can read more about this option here: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/adobe-id-social-sign-in.html
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FAQ
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| Do I have to own Adobe Creative cloud Cloud to use it in the Labs? | No. You must sign-in, but creating an Adobe account is free, and you don't need to purchase the software. |
| What if I already pay for Creative Cloud? Does this count against my license? | No. Signing-in is a requirement from Adobe, but it does not use a license you own personally. |
| Can I used use Creative Cloud for free on my personal computer after signing-in on a lab computer? | No. This does not give you access to Creative Cloud on any personal computer, only on computers in a Biola lab. |
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Getting Help
If you need help logging-in to Creative Cloud, please talk to the Tech Commons assistant in the middle level of the Library, or contact the IT Helpdesk.
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