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.

The Creative Cloud Shared Device license also includes 200 million “standard” Adobe Stock images. It does not include “Premium” stock images. With the UW Adobe CC license, you can purchase premium Adobe Stock assets using Pro-card. If you need many premium assets, please contact CDW-G with the request for “Stock for Teams.”

Acrobat Pro DC is also available as a single application.

Note: For other Adobe individual titles, contact CDW-G.

How to Get Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License

UW-Owned Lab Computers

  • Shared Device Licenses are available for purchase for lab computers
  • A Shared Device License will require you or another person from your department to be an Adobe Product Profile Administrator. The responsibilities of this role include
    • Creating Adobe Application packages in the Adobe Admin Console
    • Distributing or deploying the packages on the assigned devices
    • Contacting Adobe for support
  • Purchase requires valid UW worktags and authorization from a budget approver.
  • No Procurement cards or direct sales to individuals are available.
  • 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 cannot prorate or refund the cost of the Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device license subscription
  • UW-IT will automatically bill for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite license in the next license cycle.

 

Order Adobe Shared Device License

License Details

  • Shared Device Licenses are available for a lab or other shared computer environment and can be installed only on a single device for use 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
  • Once purchased, you will be automatically billed for your Adobe license annually unless you cancel the renewal before the cancellation deadline. For more information about the cancellation deadline or to submit a cancellation request form, visit: https://itconnect.uw.edu/tools-services-support/software-computers/uware/uw-software-renewal-cancellation-request/.

Additional Information

Adobe Creative Cloud Shared Device License FAQs

  • Log into 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 you can install the software on will depend on the number of seats/licenses purchased.

  • No

  • No

    • The license can be canceled using the Cancellation Request 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 Adobe License Utility tool 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 Adobe Shared Device License.
  • If you do not have an Adobe “named user” license purchased via UW IT, you must sign in with “Adobe ID.” Adobe issues a free Adobe ID unrelated to the University of Washington. It is your personal account. Do NOT use UW NetID and UW email addresses to create your personal Adobe ID. You can create an Adobe ID here: https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/using/create-update-adobe-id.html.

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

Quick Facts

Available for

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Platform

PC, Mac

Cost

Shared Device License: $270 annually

All sales are final.

Documentation and Support