Adobe Creative Cloud provides access to industry-leading creative and productivity applications that support teaching, learning, research, and professional work. With your Georgia Tech Adobe license, you can:

  • Create and edit documents with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Design graphics and illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Create digital publications with Adobe InDesign.
  • Access cloud storage and synchronize projects across devices.
  • Collaborate and share creative assets with colleagues and students.
  • Receive the latest updates and features through the Creative Cloud Desktop application.

Use the steps below to install Adobe Creative Cloud and any Adobe application on your Georgia Tech-managed computer.

 

Step 1: Open SelfService+ and Find Adobe Creative Cloud

  1. Open SelfService+ from Apps.
  2. Locate or search Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop in the list of available applications.
  3. Click the Install button.

 

Step 2: Sign In with Your Georgia Tech Account

  1. Launch Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop after installation.
  2. Enter your Georgia Tech email address (GTUsername@gatech.edu).
  3. Click Continue.
  4. You will be redirected to the Georgia Tech Single Sign-On (GT SSO) page.
  5. Sign in with your Georgia Tech credentials and complete any required Duo/Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prompts.
  6. After successful authentication, Adobe Creative Cloud will open and your account will be activated.

Note: You must sign in using your Georgia Tech (@gatech.edu) account to access licensed Adobe applications.

Step 3: Install an Adobe Application

  1. After signing in, the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app will display the available Adobe applications.
  2. Browse the application list and select the Adobe product you need (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, or InDesign).
  3. Click Install next to the desired application.
  4. Wait for the installation to complete before launching the application.

Tip: Set Adobe Acrobat as the Default PDF Viewer

After installing Adobe Acrobat, you can make it the default application for opening PDF files.

  1. Find any PDF file on your Mac.
  2. Right-click (or hold Control and click) the file.
  3. Click Get Info from the menu.
  4. Go to the Open with section and click the menu.
  5. Pick Adobe Acrobat.
  6. Click Change All.
  7. Click Continue to save the choice for all PDF files.