Overview
UTSA has launched a new Adobe access process for all students, faculty, and staff. Whether you're a new or existing user, you’ll need to complete a quick activation to continue using Adobe Express, Adobe Acrobat Pro, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
Video Tutorial
Steps
- Visit the UTSA Adobe Activation Website.
- Click the "Activate Your Adobe Access" button.

- Log in with the UTSA email that best reflects your primary affiliation:
- Students and student employees, use your [email protected] email.
- Faculty and staff, use your [email protected] email.

- Complete the form and select the Adobe product that best fits your coursework, teaching, or work. Please note that the apps shown will depend on your role.

- Once submitted, check your UTSA email for a message from [email protected] with your personalized activation link.
- Click the "Complete [Product Name] Activation" link.

- On the Adobe sign-in page, use the format below to sign in and click Continue. If prompted, choose “Company or School Account.”
- Students: abc123@my.utsa.edu
- Faculty/Staff: Your UTSA Employee Email Address ([email protected])
Important: You must log in with your UTSA email address. If you attempt to use a personal Adobe account (such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), your access request will not be processed.

- You’ll then be redirected to the UTSA Single Sign-On page, where you’ll log in with your myUTSA ID and Passphrase.

- On the “Your app is ready to use” screen, click Continue.

-
You’re done! Select your Adobe product and begin creating.
- Adobe Express: Visit express.adobe.com to get started.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro: Download Adobe Acrobat.
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Visit creativecloud.adobe.com or download the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Resources
For more information, please review these additional resources:
Support
For support, email [email protected] or call 210-458-4520