Why Register Your Software?

You know all the usual reasons software makers give to register your software – to receive tech support, news, updates, offers, bugfixes, etc. Now Adobe is adding another reason – to get free gifts. They’re called “complimentary benefits.”

For example, if you register your CS4 product, you can choose from one of these bonuses: 30 days of free training at Lynda.com, free or discounted books or magazines, or access to download 16 free fonts.

Doing the same for Acrobat gets you similar choices, or a 5% discount coupon for anything at the Adobe store. CS3 users can qualify for benefits as well.

Note that to get these gifts you need to use “in-product” registration (the easiest)… Typically this is offered at the time of installation of the application, when a screen prompts you to register by completing just a few fields. Or, if your software is already installed, you can register at any time by selecting Help > Registration from your application’s menu toolbar.

Also BTW, with any product registration, you also get on the list to receive invitations to Adobe events. Just another reasonable benefit.

(It should be noted that complimentary benefits do vary by region and product and are subject to availability.)