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title: "How To Install Pantone Connect (Plugin for Adobe Apps)"
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[Pantone Connect](https://www.pantone.com/pantone-connect) offers free and premium versions of the plugin for use with Adobe applications.

> ℹ️ - Before you install Pantone Connect, make sure that you have installed the Adobe application you plan to use it with.   
> ℹ️ *For example, if you are installing the extension for Adobe Photoshop, install Photoshop first.*
> ℹ️ - Fees related to the premium version may be purchased and paid for by departments and are not provided by the University.
> ℹ️ - Questions and support related to the Pantone Connect plugin should be directed to [support@pantone.com](mailto:support@pantone.com).

### To Install Pantone Connect

1. Create a Pantone Connect account here: [https://www.pantone.com/pantone-connect](https://www.pantone.com/pantone-connect).
2. If open, close your Adobe applications. (ie Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
3. Go to [https://exchange.adobe.com/apps/cc/103029/pantone-connect](https://exchange.adobe.com/apps/cc/103029/pantone-connect), click **Sign In,** and log in using your Cal Poly Portal credentials.
4. Click **Free **> **Accept and Continue.**
5. Launch and sign into the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app.
6. Go to **Stock & Marketplace > Plugins **>** Manage plugins.**
7. Click** Install **for the Pantone Connect plugin.
8. Click **OK **on the confirmation screen.
9. Launch your Adobe application (ie Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
10. In the Adobe application, go to **Window**>**Extensions**>**Pantone Connect**.
11. Sign in with your PANTONE CONNECT email and password - NOT your Cal Poly Portal credentials.

*If required, upgrade to Premium or start a 7-day free trial within the app for more features. This add-in has an approved campus security review (ICT), so department Pro-Cards may be used to purchase Pantone Connect subscriptions.*  
  


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