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Adobe Creative Cloud

To start using Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator, you must first download and install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app. This app allows you to select and download only the Adobe applications you want to install.

Once installed, you can then begin installing individual applications.

  1. Visit https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html
  2. Click Sign In in the upper right. If you are already signed in please see our FAQ regarding signing out from your personal Adobe ID.
    Red Arrow pointing to "Sign In" link on Adobe website.
  3. At the Sign in page enter your full BU email address and select Continue.
    ACC sign in page with email address entered.
  4. At Select an account screen select Company or School Account
    Select an Account page, with choices between Personal and School.
  5. At the BU Login screen enter your BU username and password and select Continue.
    BU Kerberos Login page.
  6. Select Download to install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App using instructions below.
    Adobe Creative Cloud page with a red arrow pointing to Download button.

Adobe Express

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, all-in-one online platform for creating various types of content, including social media graphics, flyers, videos, and more, with customizable templates, Adobe Stock assets, and Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

To access:

  • Via Creative Cloud Desktop App, under the Web tab. Adobe Express is only available on PC/Mac via a web browser. 
  • Via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
  • By bookmarking https://express.adobe.com/a/bu.edu

Sign-in:

  • You must first request either an Adobe Creative Cloud or Express subscription. Click here to request a subscription.
  • Select Company or School Account, enter your BU username and Kerberos password.

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