Update Creative Cloud apps automatically

Last updated on Sep 3, 2025

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If you're installing the Creative Cloud desktop app for the first time, your apps are set to update automatically by default.

In the Apps tab, select More actions in the Installed apps panel, and then select Enable auto-updates.

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If you've already turned on auto-updates, you'll see Manage auto-updates. Select it to continue.

Do one of the following to set automatic updates:

All apps: To set automatic updates for all apps, turn on Auto-update.
Specific apps: To set automatic updates for specific apps, turn on Auto-update, and then set the toggle as needed for each individual app.

Select Advanced options to set auto-update settings:

Import previous settings and preferences: Check the box to retain the previous settings and preferences for the updated apps.
Remove older versions: Check the box to uninstall the previous versions and save your hard disk space.

Select Done.
Your apps now update automatically when a new update is available, and when you are not using the apps.

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