If you’re using Photoshop CC, there’s a good chance that the software is activated automatically when you install it. However, if you want to be sure, there are a few ways to check. One way is to open the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app and look for an activation message. If it’s not there, then Photoshop CC is not activated and you’ll need to go through the activation process described on Adobe’s website. Another way to check is to open Photoshop CC and go to File > Account Settings. In the Account Settings window, under “Active Software,” make sure that “Adobe Photoshop CC” is checked. If it isn’t, then Photoshop CC needs to be activated and you can do so by going to Adobe’s website or by opening the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app and clicking on the activation message. ..