No. Your Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications are installed and run directly on your computer. You only need to be online to install your software and if you are using the Creative Cloud services like syncing your files. An Internet connection is required the first time you install and license your desktop applications, but you can use the apps in offline mode with a valid software license. The desktop applications will attempt to validate your software licenses every 30 days. For annual members, you can use the applications for up to 99 days in offline mode. Month-to-month members can use the software for up to 30 days in offline mode.
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- Why is there an admin fee for the Adobe access to discounted rates?
- Why does Adobe not offer Creative Cloud as a donation?
- Do I have to register for an Adobe.com account and activate the Adobe product?
- Do the Adobe applications run in a browser?
- What happens if I cancel my Adobe Creative Cloud membership?
- Will I lose all my files if I leave Adobe Creative Cloud?
- Can I install and use Adobe Creative Cloud products on public access computers in my library or non-profit public access computer lab?
- How many Adobe Creative Cloud individual memberships can I request?
- Should I choose the monthly or annual payment schedule for the Adobe access to discount rates complete plan?
- Does Connecting Up offer a different licensing model than Adobe Creative Cloud for individuals via the Donations program?