Canva Connect API — Install & Auth

Overview

Set up a Canva Connect API integration with OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code flow with PKCE (SHA-256). The Canva Connect API is a REST API at https://api.canva.com/rest/v1/* — there is no SDK package. All calls use fetch or axios with Bearer tokens.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ (for native crypto.subtle and fetch)
• A Canva account at canva.com
• An integration registered at canva.dev

Instructions

Step 1: Register Your Integration

1. Go to Settings > Integrations at canva.com/developers
2. Create a new integration — note your Client ID and Client Secret
3. Add redirect URI(s): e.g. http://localhost:3000/auth/canva/callback
4. Enable required scopes under Permissions