Unable to add fonts on Mac

Last updated on 3 September 2025

Try this solution if you are unable to add fonts on your Mac device.

Adobe Creative Cloud login item is turned off in Mac System Settings

If you're having trouble adding fonts on your Mac, it might be because the Adobe Creative Cloud login item is disabled. This prevents the background services needed for Adobe Fonts from running properly.

Select System Settings > General on your Mac device.

Select Login Items & Extensions and turn on Adobe Creative Cloud.

Restart your device.

Unable to upload fonts

Error notification when installing font files

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