Academic Computing Technologies (ACT)

How to Access Adobe Creative Cloud Apps in a Fullerton College Classroom or Lab

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Step 1.  Log into a computer on the Fullerton College Campus with your 8 digit student ID number. Your password is the same password you use to log into myGateway.

Step 2. When the Desktop loads it should appear (similar) to the image below.

Step 3. Double click on the Adobe Creative Cloud shortcut from the desktop.

Step 4. This will bring you to the Adobe Creative Cloud login screen.  If you already have an Adobe account, you can type in your own personal email address (not your Fullerton College email address) for that Adobe account and then type the password and login. If you do not already have an Adobe account associated with your own personal email address, you will need to create one by clicking on Create an account.  To create an Adobe account is free however if you want to install, the Adobe Software on your own personal device you will need to purchase a subscription.  Upon creating an Adobe account it is best that you use your own personal email address (and Not your Fullerton College Student Email address i.e. [email protected] ).

Step 5. Once you are logged into the Adobe Creative Cloud you should get to a screen that looks like the image below.  (Click on Personal Account).

Step 6. Then the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App may take some time to load as there may be Adobe updates.  (You may not see this screen at all).  

Step 7. Once the Creative Cloud Desktop App is done you should get to the Fullerton College desktop, (similar) to the image below.

Step 8. Now that you are logged into the Adobe Creative Cloud.  You can choose the Adobe App you want to use by double clicking the shortcut for that App.

Step 9. When done make sure to save all your work and close any Apps that you were using.

Step 10. Then you can log out of the Fullerton College workstation by click the windows symbol on the bottom left corner.  Then click on the user profile icon from the menu.  Then click on Sign out from that menu.  (image below)

If you have any questions, please speak to your instructor.

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