Get Started with Adobe Creative Cloud

Use these instructions to start downloading Creative Cloud apps. Note that you must have an Adobe Creative Cloud license before following these instructions.

Download Apps on University-Managed Devices:

  • Open the Software Center app on Windows devices or the Self Service App on Mac devices and search for Adobe Creative Cloud.

Screen shot of windows software center
Software Center app on Windows

The Self Service app open to a search for Adobe Creative Cloud.
    Self Service App on Mac

  • Install the Creative Cloud app. 
  • Open the Creative Cloud app and enter your username.#@osu.edu in the email field. You’ll be redirected to sign in with your Ohio State credentials.The sign-in screen for Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Click 'Install' for the apps you would like to use. The home screen for Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Once installed, click ‘Open’ to open the app on your device.

 

Download Apps on Personal Devices:

  • Enter your username.#@osu.edu in the email field. You’ll be redirected to sign in with your Ohio State credentials. Select “Company or School Account” if prompted. The sign in screen for Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Select the tab at the top of the page labeled ‘Apps’ to see all the apps available to you. The home screen for Adobe Creative Cloud, showing all the apps available for download.
  • Click ‘Install’ for the apps you would like to use. 
  • Once installed, click ‘Open’ to open the app on your device.