To get started, visit the Adobe Stock Contributor portal and create an Adobe ID for free. Your Adobe ID gives you access to the Contributor portal and all Adobe services. You must be at least 18 years old to contribute content to Adobe Stock and share your content with customers. If you have a pre-existing Adobe ID, select “link my Adobe ID” to pair your existing account with your Contributor account.
Last updated on
Jun 25, 2025
- Stock Contributor User guide
- Why contribute to Adobe Stock
- Create and manage your account
- Legal guidelines
- Content requirements
- Content Policy: Artist Names, real known people, fictional characters
- Vector requirements
- Single icons and icon sheets
- Video requirements
- Generative AI requirements
- PNG files with transparency requirements
- Illustrative editorial requirements
- Motion graphics templates requirements
- Design template requirements
- Premium and 3D collections
- Diverse and Inclusive content guidelines
- Photo and illustration requirements
- Prepare and upload your content
- Describe your content effectively
- Review process
- Payment and taxes
Getting Started: Create your Adobe Stock Contributor Account
Join a global community of creators and start earning from your content.
Adobe Stock welcomes creators from around the world, accepting a wide variety of content into our collections. When you submit your work to Adobe Stock, you gain access to millions of potential customers.
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STEP 1: Create your Adobe ID
Please note that you may only open one Contributor account. Refer to our Account and Submission Guidelines to learn more.
If you don’t have a free Adobe ID, click “Join now.” If you have a pre-existing Adobe ID, click the “Link my Adobe ID” button to pair your existing account with your Adobe Stock Contributor account.
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STEP 2: New Contributor Verification (Email and Phone)
To protect our community and uphold fair use standards, new Contributors must now verify both their email address and phone number before accessing the Contributor portal.
Email Verification
After creating your Adobe ID, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your email address. Simply follow the instructions located within that message.
Phone Number Verification
Once you’ve confirmed your email and signed into the Contributor portal, you’ll be prompted to verify your phone number with the following guidelines:
Enter a mobile phone number that is accessible to you
You'll receive an SMS message with a verification code
Once entered, your phone number will be linked to your unique Contributor profile
This verification process is a security measure to prevent the creation of multiple Contributor accounts, which is not allowed.
Your phone number must be unique to your account. If your number is already in use, you’ll be directed to a page explaining the policy and how to request an exception using the Contact Us form.
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STEP 3: Complete Your Contributor Profile
Once you’ve successfully verified both your email and phone number, you’ll be redirected to your Contributor Account page. Here, you'll be asked to enter your profile information, and customize how Adobe Stock customers will see your work and Contributor page. You can edit your display name, upload a cover image, and add your payout method and tax information.
Your tax information is essential to ensuring the tax withheld based on your country of residence is correct.
Next, enter your preferred payout method so you can begin receiving payments.
Your account is now set up and ready to use!
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STEP 4: Upload Your First Content
With your account active, you can begin uploading your content.
We recommend reviewing the Account and Submission Guidelines before uploading to ensure your work meets our standards.
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Questions?
Our support team is here to help. If you run into any issues during verification or account setup, visit Contact Us.
