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Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License

Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License is a subscription-based software service that allows multiple users to access a collection of Adobe software for word processing, graphic design, video editing, web development and photography on one device, using a shared license.

The Creative Cloud Shared Device License (all applications) includes the following applications:

  • Acrobat Pro
  • After Effects
  • Audition
  • Animate
  • Dreamweaver
  • Illustrator
  • InCopy
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Premiere Pro

And more! For a complete list, visit Adobe.

How to Get Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License is available through an annual subscription, with the license period running from July 1 through June 30.
  • UW-IT will automatically bill for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite license in the next license cycle.
  • Purchase requires valid UW worktags and authorization from a budget approver.
  • No Procurement cards or direct sales to individuals are available.
  • UW-IT cannot prorate or refund the cost of the Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device license subscription

 

Order Adobe Shared Device License

License Details

  • Shared Device Licenses are available only for lab or other shared UW computer environments. They can be installed only on a single device and used by any user on that device.
  • Product profile admins are responsible for deploying Adobe software packages and recovering licenses from devices no longer in use.
  • UW-IT’s annual subscription billing is automatic:
UW-IT will automatically bill your UW funding source for this software subscription in the next license term, which begins every (fiscal) year on July 1.
  • Do you need to reassign the license to another person? You can make a reassignment request anytime during the subscription period by going to Manage My Subscriptions and completing the request form to transfer the subscription.
  • Should you need to cancel the subscription:
If you decide not to continue with another subscription term, you can stop UW-IT’s automatic billing and cancel the subscription. Canceling means your subscription will end on June 30. Use the Manage My Subscriptions Form, and do so no later than June 1.

Additional Information

Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License FAQs

  • Log in to adobe.com with your UW NetID@uw.edu credentials. If prompted, choose “University of Washington” and see the applications available for download.

  • The number of devices on which you can install the software will equal the number of seats/licenses purchased.

  • No

  • No

  • The license can be canceled using the Manage My Subscription Form. (Please read all the details related to cancellation.)
  • Employee licenses can be transferred to another user at your request.

  • Yes.
    1. First, A profile admin will use the Shared Device Licensing toolkit to remove the license from the existing device.
    2. Then, they may use the license on a new device.

  • A user with an existing Adobe named user license purchased via UW IT should use the “Enterprise ID (Company or School)” option to sign in to Adobe on the device with an Adobe Shared Device License.
  • If you do not have an Adobe “named user” license purchased via UW IT, you must sign in with an Adobe ID.” Adobe issues a free Adobe ID unrelated to the University of Washington. It is your personal account. Do NOT use your UW NetID and UW email addresses to create your personal Adobe ID. You can create an Adobe ID here: Create Adobe ID.

  • This is a known issue. Adobe recommends using Lightroom Classic as a workaround.

Quick Facts

Available for

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Platform

PC, Mac

Cost

$270 annually, per device

All sales are final.

Category:

  • Graphic Design
  • Productivity
  • Video Editing

Documentation and Support

Creative Cloud tutorials
Device License deployment guide
Adobe Help Center
help@uw.edu