eSAFETY GUIDE

Adobe Connect

16+
Minimum age according to Adobe Connect
16+ Minimum age according to Adobe Connect

What is Adobe Connect?

Adobe Connect is audio and video web conferencing platform by Adobe. Adobe Connect for Learning allows you to host, customise and attend virtual classrooms and can integrate with other learning management systems. Adobe Connect for Webinars allows you to attend or deliver webinars or remote training. Adobe Connect for Meetings allows you to host online meetings, audio and video conference, present and share your desktop. Through each of these functions, you can communicate with other people from your organisation or school through online chat, audio and video sharing, breakout rooms or through sharing files and content.

Website: adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.htmlExternal link[https://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html]

Apps: AndroidExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.connect.android.mobile&hl=en], Apple iOSExternal link[https://apps.apple.com/au/app/adobe-connect-new/id1533425942]

How do people use Adobe Connect?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with webinar/video conferencing services like Adobe Connect.

Adobe Connect is used for: content sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/content-sharing], messaging/online chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messaging-online-chat], photo/video sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/photo-video-sharing], screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture] and voice chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/voice-chat].

How can you manage or block attendees?

  • Managing meeting attendeesExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/using/attendees.html]
    Learn how to manage attendees, activities and permissions including how to remove someone from a meeting.
  • Block guestsExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/using/starting-attending-meetings.html]
    Grant or deny access to attendees without registered Adobe accounts.
  • Manage users and groupsExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/using/users-groups.html]
    How to manage and users in Adobe Connect.

How can you protect your privacy?

  • Security overviewExternal link[https://www.adobe.com/content/dam/acom/en/security/pdfs/Adobe-Connect-hosted-security.pdf]
    Understand Adobe Connect’s security procedures.
  • Security best practicesExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/installconfigure/security-tips-resources.html]
    Implement these best practices to ensure your Adobe Connect system is secure as possible.
  • User GuideExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/using/user-guide.html]
    General guidance and safety tips for Adobe Connect. 
  • Security FAQsExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/account-usage-subscription-faq.html]
    Find answers to common topics about Adobe Connect.
  • SupportExternal link[https://helpx.adobe.com/au/adobe-connect/connect-support.html]
    Get support for Adobe Connect.

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.