# Canva App
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Note: if you are looking to edit an image with Canva from within the Scaleflex DAM, you should use the native Canva plugin described [here](https://docs.scaleflex.com/digital-asset-management-dam/plugins-and-connectors/plugins/canva)
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### To connect and access your DAM media:
[*Register for a demo*](https://www.scaleflex.com/en/request-a-demo) *if you don't already have a Scaleflex DAM account.*
#### **Step 1: Log into your Canva account**
You can either use the web client or the desktop Canva application
#### **Step 2: Add the "Scaleflex DAM" app**
On the left Menu sidebar, navigate to "*Apps".*
Enter "Scaleflex" in the search field, and click the app to open/use it.
Choose the project you want to use the app with (existing or new),
#### **Step 3: Log into the Scaleflex DAM**
Click the "Connect" button to open the authentication modal of the Scaleflex DAM, and enter:
* **Project identifier**: aka the "token" from Scaleflex DAM, that can be found on the top right menu of the VXP interface, or communicated by your administrator.
* **Security Identifier**: aka the "sec template" from Scaleflex DAM, that will be used to obtain a “limited-time access”. See the [Security Templates documentation](https://docs.scaleflex.com/vxp-visual-experience-platform/settings/project/access/security-templates) for more details.
* **Upload directory**: The "root" folder from where you will load your digital assets on the Scaleflex DAM platform (has to be consistant with and allowed by the "security identifier" settings)
### Features
Navigate, browse, and search for your Scaleflex DAM image and video assets for your Canva designs.
Drag and drop to add the image/video to your design.
