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October 4, 2025
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Using two different Adobe accounts on the same computer – is it safe?

  • October 4, 2025
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Hi everyone,
I need some clarification about using multiple Adobe accounts on the same computer.

On my desktop, I am logged into Creative Cloud with my main email account, which has an active subscription. I use this account for all Adobe apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) for my design work.


At the same time, on the same computer, I also use a second Chrome profile where I log into my Adobe Stock Contributor account. This contributor account is linked to a different email address and I only use it to upload assets and check my stock earnings.

So basically:

  • Account 1 = Creative Cloud subscription account (for apps)

  • Account 2 = Adobe Stock Contributor account (different email, only in Chrome profile)

My question is: Will this setup cause any issues or conflicts? Is it allowed to use one account for Creative Cloud subscription and another account for Adobe Stock Contributor on the same computer?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Correct answer Nancy OShea

You can create as many product user accounts as you wish. You could have two or three accounts for work, school and personal use. It doesn't matter how many emails you use.

 

That said, you can have only one active Stock Contributor Account. Stock is separate from Creative Cloud. 

 

 

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 4, 2025

You can create as many product user accounts as you wish. You could have two or three accounts for work, school and personal use. It doesn't matter how many emails you use.

 

That said, you can have only one active Stock Contributor Account. Stock is separate from Creative Cloud. 

 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Abambo
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Community Expert
October 4, 2025

Your Adobe ID as a customer and your Adobe ID as a contributor are not linked. And as a contributor, you do not need to have an active subscription of any of Adobe's products.

 

The only issue I would have with this setup would be practical, as you could not use Adobe tools to submit to stock. But that is anyhow a personal preference. 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 4, 2025

There are no issues with having different emails for your Creative Cloud subscription and your Adobe Stock Contributor account. Adobe Stock does not care which image editing applications you use.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer