# Canva ### **Installing the HIVO Canva Integration** * To begin using HIVO's Canva integration, install the app from the following link: **Install here:** [HIVO Canva integration](https://www.canva.com/apps/AAFcmIwxbgI-hivo)

* **Installation within Canva:** Open Canva, go to the **Apps** section on the left toolbar, and 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.

* 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.

### **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.

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

### 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

* **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.

* 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.