Canva

HIVO's Canva integration allows marketing teams to seamlessly access and utilize their approved digital assets directly within Canva. This ensures efficient and consistent brand communication.

Installing the HIVO Canva Integration

• To begin using HIVO's Canva integration, install the app from the following link:

Install here: HIVO Canva integration

HIVO Canva app install

• Installation within Canva: Open Canva, go to the Apps section on the left toolbar, and search for HIVO extension.

Search for HIVO extension

Permissions required by HIVO when connecting Canva

To ensure HIVO works smoothly inside Canva and helps you insert and manage assets more efficiently, the app requires the following permissions. These permissions are only used while you have a design open and only when you take an action, while remaining fully compliant with HIVO’s Privacy Policy.

1. “Read and change the contents of the design”

• Why does HIVO need this permission?

  • Allows the app to insert assets from HIVO directly into your Canva design.

  • Supports replacing images, updating versions, or modifying the specific elements you are working on.

  • Helps you update your design faster without downloading and re-uploading files manually.

• What HIVO does NOT do

  • It does not view or access all designs in your Canva account.

  • It does not store any design content.

  • It does not change anything unless you explicitly perform an action.

2. Permission: “Upload media to Canva on your behalf”

• Why does HIVO need this permission?

  • Allows you to upload images, videos, or other assets from HIVO into Canva with a single action.

  • Enables automatic upload into Canva without requiring local downloads or re-uploads.

• What HIVO does NOT do

  • It does not upload any files other than the assets you choose.

  • It does not access your Canva media library or any other content in your account.

Connecting to Your HIVO Account

• Open the HIVO extension in Canva, click on the "HIVO logo" on the left toolbar to open the HIVO extension.

Connect to your HIVO account

• Navigate to the Login tab and enter your HIVO credentials (username and password). If your organization has purchased Single Sign-On (SSO), you can log in without a password. If logging in via email and password, ensure you use the email linked to your HIVO account with the Canva integration.

Login your HIVO account

Accessing HIVO Assets in Canva

• HIVO's Content Extension allows users to browse and access the latest version of their HIVO library assets directly in Canva.

HIVO Canva content extension

• Select an asset to import into your Canva design. This will also be automatically be added into your Canva uploads.

HIVO Canva content extension import

Publish Asset to HIVO

The Publish Extension feature allows you to upload your Canva design directly to the HIVO library.

• Step 1: Click the Share button in Canva, then click "See all"

• Step 2: Search and select the HIVO app

Search and select the HIVO app

• Step 3: Choose the file format for the new asset and ensure to fill the design's name. Click Save to begin the upload process.

Choose the file format

• Your Canva design is now uploaded to HIVO.

HIVO Canva publish extension upload finish

Once the upload is complete, your design will appear in the HIVO library, ready for use.