If you’re a vendor selling Canva templates, you want your customers to get their own copy of your design—not access to your original file. But many new sellers make one common mistake:
They send the edit link instead of the template link.
When you share the edit link, customers can open your master design, make changes, and even accidentally delete your work. Worse, every customer will be editing the same file!
To avoid this, you need to share a template link. This creates a copy of your design for your customer, so they can edit it on their own Canva account while your original stays safe.
Here is the proper way to do it: (This process needs a Canva Pro account)
Step 1. Open the design that you want to share
Step 2. Click the button “SHARE” in the top right corner and click “LINK TEMPLATE”
Step 3. Click “CREATE TEMPLATE LINK”
Step 4. Copy the link and that is the link that your customer should get.
Step 5. You can copy the link and directly paste it in the “External URL” field in your Tinderas dashboard or you can create a PDF file that contains a welcome or thank you note to your customer, along with the product link.
Why Canva Pro Is Essential for Template Sellers
If you’re serious about selling templates as a business, Canva Pro is a must-have. Here’s why:
- ✅ Template Sharing – Only Canva Pro users can generate template links (the correct way to sell templates).
- ✅ Branding Tools – Upload your own fonts, logos, and color palettes to create consistent, professional designs.
- ✅ Pro Elements & Photos – Access millions of premium graphics and stock photos to make your templates more valuable.
- ✅ Unlimited Folders & Storage – Keep your growing library of designs organized.
Think of it this way: Canva Pro is not just a design tool—it’s part of your business investment. If you want customers to trust your products, upgrade so you can deliver your templates the right way.
Pro Tip: Always Test Your Link
Before sharing with customers, paste the link into a browser (while logged out of Canva or using incognito mode). You should see Canva asking to create a copy—not opening your original design.
Protect your hard work! By sharing the template link instead of the edit link, you’ll make your customers happy and keep your original designs safe. And if you’re serious about turning template sales into a business, upgrading to Canva Pro is the only way to do it right.