How Do I Link GitHub to Canva?

Are you looking to link your GitHub account to Canva? This tutorial will guide you through the process step by step. Let's get started!

Step 1: Create a Canva Account

If you don't already have a Canva account, head over to their website and sign up. It's free and easy to do so.

Step 2: Generate Personal Access Token on GitHub

In order to link your GitHub account with Canva, you'll need to generate a personal access token first. Here's how:

1. Go to the GitHub website and log in to your account.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the left sidebar, click on "Developer settings. "
4. Select "Personal access tokens. "
5. Click on "Generate new token" and provide a suitable note for this token.
6. Make sure to select the necessary scopes for Canva integration. For example, if you want Canva to access your public repositories, select the "public_repo" scope.
7. Finally, click on "Generate token. "

Step 3: Link GitHub Account in Canva

Now that you have your personal access token ready, follow these steps:

1. Login to your Canva account if you haven't already.
2. In the top-left corner of the dashboard, click on your profile picture and select "Account settings. "
3. In the left menu, click on "Connected Apps. "
4. Scroll down until you find "GitHub" and click on "Connect. "
5. Enter your GitHub username and paste the personal access token you generated earlier.
6. Click on "Connect" to complete the process.

Step 4: Verify the Connection

To ensure that your GitHub account is successfully linked to Canva, follow these steps:

1. Create a new design or open an existing one in Canva.
2. In the top-right corner of the editor, click on "Publish. "
3. Select "GitHub" from the publishing options.
4. You should now see a list of your GitHub repositories. If you do, congratulations! Your GitHub account is now linked to Canva.

Important Note: If you encounter any issues during this process, double-check that you have provided the correct personal access token and that you have granted the necessary scopes in Step 2. Additionally, make sure you are logged into both Canva and GitHub with the correct accounts.

In Conclusion

Linking your GitHub account to Canva allows for seamless integration between these two platforms. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily connect them and unlock various benefits such as accessing your repositories directly from Canva. Happy designing!