Step

Description

Details & Actions

Source Citation (Full URL)

1

Plan Deployment

Review licensing requirements and confirm Feature Restricted Licensing (FRL) is appropriate for your organization. FRL supports both online and offline activation.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/licensing.html 1

2

Set Up Organization & Identity

Configure identity types (Enterprise ID, Federated ID, or Adobe ID) in the Admin Console for proper user management and access control.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/identity.html 2

3

Add Users to Admin Console (if needed)

Add users manually, via bulk CSV upload, or sync with Azure/Google. This is necessary if you want to restrict access to organization users only.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/users.html 3

4

Create Product Profiles (Optional)

For lab or multi-device deployments, create product profiles to map entitlements and restrict access based on policies.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/manage-product-profiles.html 4

5

Access Packages Tab in Admin Console

Log in to the Admin Console and navigate to Packages > Packages.

https://adminconsole.adobe.com/enterprise 5

6

Create Feature Restricted License Package

Click "Create a Package", select Feature Restricted Licensing (FRL), and choose the appropriate activation method:

- Online: License is activated via Adobe servers.

- Offline: License is activated without internet access using the Licensing Toolkit.

- Isolated: For highly restricted environments, use unique client codes generated by the Licensing Toolkit.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/frl-online-deployment-guide.html 6

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/frl-offline-deployment-guide.html 7

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/frl-isolated-deployment-guide.html 8

7

Download Licensing Toolkit

Download the Adobe Licensing Toolkit from the Admin Console (Packages > Tools). This utility is required for offline and isolated activation, as well as license management.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/adobe-licensing-toolkit.html 9

8

Generate Client Codes (Isolated Only)

For isolated activation, run the Licensing Toolkit on each client to generate unique client codes. Use these codes when creating the isolated activation package.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/frl-isolated-deployment-guide.html 10

9

Build and Download Package

Complete package creation and download the package to your local machine. For macOS, use the Adobe Package Downloader to complete the download.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/adobe-package-downloader.html 11

10

Deploy Package to Client Machines

Deploy using one of the following methods:

- Double-click installer (Windows: setup.exe, Mac: .pkg)

- Use command line (Windows: setup.exe --silent, Mac: installer command)

- Use third-party tools (SCCM, JAMF, ARD, Munki, Intune)

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/deploy-packages.html 12

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/deploy-packages-using-sccm.html 13

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/deploy-packages-using-ard.html 14

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/deploy-packages-using-jamf-pro.html 15

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/deploy-packages-using-munki.html 16

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/deploy-packages-using-ms-intune.html 17

11

Install License (Offline/Isolated)

For offline/isolated activation, run the Licensing Toolkit with the license .json file on each client:

- Windows: adobe-licensing-toolkit.exe --precondition --install --filePath <path to .json>

- Mac: sudo ./adobe-licensing-toolkit --precondition --install --filePath <path to .json>

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/adobe-licensing-toolkit.html 18

12

User Sign-In & Activation (Online)

For online activation, users launch Acrobat Pro and sign in with their credentials to activate the license. Periodic internet connectivity is required for license validation.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/frl-online-deployment-guide.html 19

13

Define Access Policy (Optional)

For shared device or lab environments, configure access policies, egress IP addresses, and associated machines to restrict usage.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/sdl-user-access-policy.html 20

14

Manage Updates

Use Remote Update Manager (RUM) or create update-only packages in Admin Console. Optionally, set up an internal Adobe Update Server (AUSST) for bandwidth savings.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/using-remote-update-manager.html 21

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/update-server-setup-tool.html 22

15

Monitor License Provisioning

Check license provisioning status in Admin Console under Products > Users tab. For online activation, update license usage as needed.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/manage-products.html 23

16

Uninstall Previous Licenses (if migrating)

If migrating from other license types, uninstall previous licenses before deploying FRL packages to avoid conflicts. Use the Licensing Toolkit to remove licenses.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/adobe-licensing-toolkit.html 24

17

Troubleshooting & Support

Use Admin Console resources for troubleshooting installation, deployment, and user access issues. Contact Adobe support if needed.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/support-and-expert-services.html 25