Accessing Adobe software on a Bowdoin computer

Summary

This article describes how to self-service install the Adobe Creative Cloud on your Bowdoin owned computer, sign-in and then install the Adobe applications you wish to use.

Body

Question

  • How to install Adobe software on a Bowdoin owned computer?

Environment

Faculty and staff are able to access the entire suite of Adobe applications on up to 2 computers. The following instructions will walk you through installing the Adobe Creative Cloud on a Bowdoin-owned macOS or Windows computer, sign-in to the Adobe Creative Cloud and then install the Adobe apps that you need to use.

Resolution

  • Install the Adobe Creative Cloud on your Bowdoin computer. Quit Microsoft Office apps prior to installing Adobe Creative Cloud.
    • In macOS use the Self Service app to install the Adobe Creative Cloud.  See the Related Articles section for Self Service for Mac OS.
    • In Windows use the Company Portal app to install the Adobe Creative Cloud.   See the Related Articles section for more information. 
  • Open the Adobe Creative Cloud add when the install has completed
  • At the Sign in window, enter your full Bowdoin email address and click Continue
    Sign in screen with email address field and Continue button outlined in red.
     
  • Click Company or School Account if presented with the option.
    Account selection screen with options for Personal Account and highlighted Company or School Account.
     
  • When prompted, enter your Bowdoin credentials at the Okta login.
  • After signing in, the Adobe Creative Cloud may update.
    Updating Creative Cloud progress bar at 5 percent.
     
  • The application will close while updating and then re-open after a moment.  Click Ok to continue.
    Adobe Creative Cloud welcome dialog with options to manage apps, access work, build skills, and an OK button highlighted.
     
  • Click Install next to the Adobe app that you need to use.
    Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app window showing Photoshop with an Install button and Acrobat DC installation in progress at 7%.
     
  • Once the app is installed, you can click Open in the Installed section of the Adobe Creative Cloud app or you can launch each application from the Applications folder or Start Menu depending on your operating system.
    Creative Cloud Desktop app showing Acrobat DC installed with an Open button highlighted, and Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign available to install.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk

Details

Details

Article ID: 132176
Created
Wed 5/19/21 2:48 PM
Modified
Mon 3/2/26 4:47 PM
Article applies to:
Describes which environment(s) this article pertains to such as Lab and Classroom workstations, Bowdoin-issued individual workstations, staff accounts, faculty accounts, etc.
Bowdoin-assigned individual workstations

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