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title: "Installation & Basic Setup"
source: https://wpdoc.webkul.com/woocommerce-canva-connector/documentation/how-to-part-1.html
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# 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.

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## 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 |

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## 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.zip` file downloaded from your Webkul account, and click **Install Now**.
- **Expected result:** WordPress unpacks and installs the plugin files on your server.

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/plugin-upload.webp"><img src="./assets/plugin-upload.webp" alt="Upload WooCommerce Canva Connector Plugin in WordPress Admin" /></a>

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## 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.

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/plugins-installed.webp"><img src="./assets/plugins-installed.webp" alt="Installed and Activated WooCommerce Canva Connector Plugin" /></a>

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## 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.

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/webkul-wc-addons-license.webp"><img src="./assets/webkul-wc-addons-license.webp" alt="Webkul WC Addons License Activation" /></a>

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## 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.

<a class="doc-image-link" href="./assets/webkul-wc-addons-list.webp"><img src="./assets/webkul-wc-addons-list.webp" alt="Webkul WC Addons Menu List" /></a>