Managing App Permissions in Canva

Understanding and Managing App Permissions in Canva

When to Use This Guide:
This page is helpful for anyone using apps within Canva who seeks to manage app permissions, understand app needs, and ensure privacy.

Overview:
When you choose an app to help create your design in Canva, we inform you about what parts of your design the app will use and store before you connect it. This information is crucial for safeguarding your privacy.

What Are App Permissions?
App permissions define what an app needs to operate effectively. For instance, to edit or enhance images, you must permit the app to access those images.

What to Expect:

• You will be clearly informed if there are any new permissions requested or changes made by an app.
• You can review the permissions for both new apps and apps you have already connected.

Managing App Permissions:

1. Reviewing Permissions for New and Connected Apps

- Understand the permissions needed by new apps as well as those you are already using.

1. Allowing or Declining App Permissions

From the Homepage:
- Navigate to the app and review its permissions. You can choose to allow or decline the required access.
From within the Editor:
- Access the app’s settings to review and manage permissions.

1. Removing App Permissions

- If you wish to stop an app from accessing your information, ensure you close the app across all your devices. The app will continue to function on any open device until you refresh it.

1. Updating App Permissions

- When a new app version requires updated permissions, you'll be prompted to review and accept these changes to continue using the app seamlessly.
- From the editor, click on the specific app, review, and then accept the updated permissions.

For Further Assistance
If you encounter challenges or the provided steps do not address your issue, please let us know, and we’ll strive to improve this guidance.