> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scaleflex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scaleflex.com/digital-asset-management-dam/plugins-and-connectors/connectors/canva-app.md).

# Canva App

Scaleflex DAM x Canva

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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](/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.
* **Filter assets** using metadata configured in Scaleflex DAM to quickly find the content you need.
* **View asset details**, including associated metadata, directly within Canva.

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