If you've created a website on Canva and want to link it to a custom domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com), you can easily do so by updating your DNS records. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you link your Canva website to your custom domain:

Step 1: Publish Your Canva Website
Before you can link your domain, ensure your Canva website is published. Follow these steps to publish your website:

Open Canva and navigate to your website design.

Click the 'Share' button in the top-right corner.

Select 'Publish as Website' from the dropdown.

Choose the website type (single-page or multi-page) and hit 'Publish'.

Canva will provide you with a default URL (e.g., yourwebsite.my.canva.site).

Step 2: Get Your Custom Domain from Your Domain Provider
If you don't already have a custom domain, you can purchase one from a domain provider like Hostinger, GoDaddy, or Namecheap. If you already have a domain, simply log into your domain registrar account and proceed to the DNS settings for the domain you want to use.

Step 3: Access Your Domain's DNS Settings
To connect your custom domain to Canva, you need to update your DNS settings. Here's how you can do that with most domain registrars:

Log into your domain registrar (e.g., Hostinger, GoDaddy, etc.).

Navigate to the DNS Management or DNS Zone Editor section.

Find the CNAME records (or add one if necessary).

Step 4: Add a CNAME Record to Point to Canva
Add a CNAME record for your custom domain:

Type: CNAME.

Host: Enter www (or the subdomain you want to use for your website).

Points to: Enter the URL provided by Canva (e.g., yourwebsite.my.canva.site).

TTL (Time to Live): Set it to Automatic or leave it as the default.

Save the CNAME record.

Step 5: Set Up URL Redirect (Optional for Non-www Domains)
If you want your domain to work both with and without the www (i.e., yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com), you can set up URL forwarding.

In your DNS management area, look for the 'URL Redirect' or 'Forwarding' section.

Add a redirect with the following:

Source URL: Enter the root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).

Destination URL: Enter the full Canva website URL (e.g., yourwebsite.my.canva.site).

Redirect Type: Choose Permanent (301) for a permanent redirect.

Save the redirect.

Step 6: Wait for DNS Propagation
After updating your DNS settings, the changes may take anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours to fully propagate. During this time, your website might not be immediately accessible through the new domain.

Step 7: Test Your Domain
After waiting for DNS propagation, test your custom domain by typing it into a browser (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).

If everything is set up correctly, you should be redirected to your Canva website.

Step 8: Additional Considerations
SSL Certificate: Ensure that your custom domain has an SSL certificate (HTTPS). This is essential for security and SEO. Most domain registrars provide free SSL certificates, or you can enable it through your hosting provider.

SEO: If you're using a 301 redirect, search engines will eventually index your custom domain, improving your SEO rankings over time.

Mobile Responsiveness: Double-check your Canva website on different devices to make sure it looks great on both desktop and mobile.

Conclusion
Connecting your Canva website to a custom domain is a simple process, and it helps give your website a more professional appearance. By following the steps above, you can easily set up your custom domain and ensure it works seamlessly with your Canva website.