How to Share Canva Templates Using Template Links

Key takeaways:

• Template links let others create copies without changing your original design
• Access template links through Share menu > More > Template Link
• Recipients can preview and make their own copies of your design

Creating and sharing designs is fun, but sometimes you want others to build on your work without messing up your original. 🎨

That’s where Canva’s template links come in handy. They’re perfect for sharing designs while keeping your master copy safe.

What Makes Template Links Special 🔗

With template links, people can click and automatically get their own copy of your design to work with. This means they can’t accidentally change your original version.

How to Create a Template Link

Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. 
   

   Open your design and click the “Share” button in the top right corner
   Look for the “Template link” option

   
   
2. 
   

   If you don’t see it right away, click “More” at the bottom
   Select “Template link” from the menu

   
   
3. 
   

   Click to generate the link
   Hit return
   Click “Done” to finish

   
   

What Recipients Will See 👀

When someone clicks your template link, they’ll get access to a copy of your design that they can edit freely without affecting your original version.

Managing Your Template Links

You can:

• Share the link directly
• Embed it in documents
• Include it in emails

FAQs

Can people edit my original design?

No, they can only work with a copy of your design.

Do recipients need a Canva account?

Yes, they need their own Canva account to use the template.

Can I revoke access to the template?

Yes, you can delete the template link to prevent future access.

Is this feature available on free Canva?

Some sharing features require Canva Pro.

Can I track who uses my template?

No, template links are anonymous and don’t track usage.

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjeHSkZW6mA