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Trying to determine how CC licenses work

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October 19, 2022
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Hello,

I am seeking clarification on how CC licenses function. I know that each CC app comes with two licenses. I have many computers. If I were to buy the full individual CC license, would ALL of the applications therein be limited to the same two computers, or would the two-license system apply on the basis of each individual app?

For example, let's say I have computers A, B, C, and D. Would I be able to install Photoshop on computers A and B and Premiere Pro on computers C and D, or would all apps tbe limited to the same two computers?

Thanks!

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

One subscription = 1 license for 1 user only.

If you need additional licenses for multiple users, look at Adobe Teams/Enterprise plans for businesses.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/business/teams.html

Peru Bob

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@TY for Help have we answered your question?

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TY for HelpAuthor

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I believe so. Thanks!

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Test Screen Name

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Just in case it isn't clear: you sign into CC as a whole, and the license says use one at a time. So if you wanted to use Photoshop on one computer, InDesign on a second, and Premiere Pro on a third, you would need multiple licenses. But DO NOT buy multiple licenses with the same Adobe ID, that doesn't work.

kglad

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@Test Screen Name, "

So if you wanted to use Photoshop on one computer, InDesign on a second, and Premiere Pro on a third, you would need multiple licenses"

is incorrect (unless the op wants to us all three computers at one instant).

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Test Screen Name

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I meant, if the original poster wanted to use those three apps AT THE SAME TIME. Sorry I wasn't clear, got tangled up in the words.

Nancy OShea

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One subscription = 1 license for 1 user only.

If you need additional licenses for multiple users, look at Adobe Teams/Enterprise plans for businesses.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/business/teams.html

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Peru Bob

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Your individual license lets you install your Adobe app on more than one computer, sign in (activate) on two, but use it on only one computer at a time.

from here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/install-apps-number-of-computers.html

kglad

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you can install the cc apps on an unlimited number of computers. the only limitations are that only you can use the apps (if you have an individual subscription) and you can only sign in (and therefore open cc apps) on,at most, 2 computers at any one moment.

because you can sign out of any computer from any other, this process could not be easier (for internet connected computers).

and yes, on any of your computers you can install none,some, or all the apps.

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TY for HelpAuthor

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Thank you for your prompt answer. So I have it straight, there's no limit to the number of installs but rather simply to the number of computers that can be logged into the CC subscription at any given time? So if I have four computers, then only two can be logged into CC at any one time and access those apps?

kglad

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correct and correct.

any 2 your 4 can be signed in at any one moment.

but signing in allows you to start adobe apps. once an adobe app is started, you can minimize it, sign out and continue to use it (for some period of time until it demands a sign in).

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