Step

Description

Details & Actions

Source Citation (Full URL)

1

Plan Deployment

Review licensing, identity, and user management requirements. Named User Licensing is recommended for individual user control and compliance tracking.

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. Set up SSO if needed for seamless user authentication.

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

3

Add Users to Admin Console

Add users individually, via bulk CSV upload, or sync with Azure/Google. Assign users to product profiles for Acrobat Pro.

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

4

Assign Licenses/Product Profiles

Create product profiles for Acrobat Pro and assign users to these profiles to grant entitlements.

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

5

Access Packages Tab

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

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

6

Create Named User Licensing Package

Click "Create a Package", select Named User Licensing, choose platform (Windows/Mac), language, and other options. For Acrobat-only, select Acrobat Pro DC.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/create-nul-packages.html 6

7

Customize Package (Optional)

Use the Adobe Customization Wizard to configure installer options (e.g., skip registration, set organization name). For named user deployments, leave serial field blank.

https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Wizard/basics.html 7

8

Build and Download Package

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

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/adobe-package-downloader.html 8

9

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 9

10

User Sign-In & Activation

End 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/licensing.html 10

11

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 11

12

Monitor License Provisioning

Check license provisioning status in Admin Console under Products > Users tab. Resolve any access issues as needed.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/manage-products.html 12

13

Uninstall Previous Licenses (if migrating)

If migrating from serial/device licensing, uninstall previous licenses before deploying named user packages to avoid conflicts.

https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/licensing.html#main-pars_header_3 13

14

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 14