Invalid or revoked serial number

Last updated on May 28, 2025

If you wish to activate, reinstall, or upgrade your Adobe product using a serial number, you may encounter an invalid or revoked serial number error.

Serial number is blocked

We block serial numbers that we did not issue, or that are fraudulent. Adobe can also block your serial number due to misuse or because we no longer support new activations of outdated software and apps. Learn more about an invalid or revoked serial number