# Canva App

{% hint style="info" %}
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](/digital-asset-management-dam/plugins-and-connectors/plugins/canva.md)
{% endhint %}

### To connect and access your DAM media: <a href="#od_117c69a2" id="od_117c69a2"></a>

[*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 <a href="#od_5ebfccc6" id="od_5ebfccc6"></a>

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.

<figure><img src="/files/k2jjrafGEjb4HTlMWjCp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.scaleflex.com/digital-asset-management-dam/plugins-and-connectors/connectors/canva-app.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.