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August 19, 2025
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Issue with Adobe Stock Contributor Account (Inactive Account)

  • August 19, 2025
  • 2 replies
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Hello,
I am a photographer and journalist, and I recently created a new account to start selling my photos on Adobe Stock.

When I try to sign in and activate my profile, I get this error:
Inactive account. Our Account and Submission policy does not allow multiple Contributor accounts.

  • I contacted support 3 times but did not receive any response.

  • I have a Creative Cloud subscription under another email (registered to my son), but I created this new account for my own Contributor profile.

  • I also tried logging in through the Contributor portal but the error still appears.

  • I have attached a screenshot of the error.

My question:
How can I activate my new Adobe Stock Contributor account and start uploading photos?
Is it possible to link my existing Creative Cloud subscription (different email) with this new Contributor account, or should I follow another process?

Thank you for your help.

2 replies

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 19, 2025

There is no need to link your creative cloud account with your contributor account. Both can have different email addresses.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 19, 2025

The accounts are based solely on the email address. I suggest you use the "Contact Us" link to try and resolve the issue.