Before you start
You'll need a QRKit account. The API key links the Canva app to your QRKit workspace so you can browse and insert your QR codes without leaving Canva. Your key stays private — it's stored securely and never shown to other users.
Create an API key
- Sign in to QRKit and open the API keys page (Dashboard → Settings → API keys).
- Click Create API keyand give it a name you'll recognize, such as "Canva".
- Copy the key when it's shown. It starts with qr_live_ (or qr_test_ for a test key). For security, the full key is only displayed once.
Choose the right scopes
The Canva app needs these scopes on the key:
- qr:read — list your QR codes in the app.
- qr:write — required to connect.
- analytics:read — optional, enables scan counts on each code.
If a key is missing a required scope, the app will tell you which one to add. You can edit a key's scopes any time on the API keys page.
Connect in Canva
- In Canva, open Apps and launch the QRKit app.
- Paste your API key into the field and click Connect.
- Your QR codes appear in the app — click any one to add it to your design.
Troubleshooting
- "Invalid API key"— double-check you copied the full key with no extra spaces, and that it hasn't been revoked.
- "Missing required scopes" — edit the key on the API keys page and enable qr:read and qr:write.
- No codes showing — create a QR code in your QRKit dashboard first, then reopen the app.
Ready to connect?
Grab your key from the API keys page and paste it into the QRKit app in Canva.