Installation & Basic Setup
This guide walks you through the initial steps: system requirements, downloading, uploading, activating, and licensing the WooCommerce Canva Connector plugin on your WordPress store.
System Requirements
Before getting started, make sure your server environment meets the following requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum / Recommended Version |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 5.8 or higher |
| WooCommerce | 6.0 or higher |
| PHP | 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, or 8.2 |
| SSL Certificate (HTTPS) | Required for Canva OAuth and REST API communication |
| Canva Account | Free or Pro Canva account with access to Developer Portal |
Step 1: Download & Upload Plugin
- What to click: In your WordPress Admin Dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New Plugin and click the Upload Plugin button at the top.
- What to do: Click Choose File, select the
woocommerce-canva-connector.zipfile downloaded from your Webkul account, and click Install Now. - Expected result: WordPress unpacks and installs the plugin files on your server.
Step 2: Activate the Plugin
- What to click: On the installation status screen, click Activate Plugin (or go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and locate WooCommerce Canva Connector).
- What to do: Ensure the plugin status shows as active.
- Expected result: The plugin is enabled, and the Webkul WC Addons menu appears in your WordPress admin sidebar.
Step 3: Activate License Key
- What to click: In the WordPress admin menu, navigate to Webkul WC Addons > License.
- What to enter: Enter your purchase code / license key in the field provided and click Save & Activate.
- Expected result: Your license is validated, enabling product updates and support.
Step 4: Locate Canva Connect Settings
- What to click: Navigate to Webkul WC Addons > Canva Connect (or Settings > Canva Connect).
- What you will see: The configuration dashboard displaying input fields for App ID, Client ID, Client Secret, Disable CORS Headers, and the automatically generated Redirect URI and Return URL.
- Expected result: You are ready to connect your store with your Canva Developer Portal app.




