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# Get Started

Welcome! 

With CanvasMate you can create multiple variations of images using a single template! All you need to do is add in a csv and set your variables. 

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/eDqD_YTit9I>" %}

**STEP 1:** Install the extension

Visit the link below and click the blue 'Add to Chrome' button.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/canva-automation-make-des/difanloajnlnchefpfpnblelbaaipahn>" %}

**STEP 2:** Pin the extension

* Click the puzzle piece icon next to your address bar&#x20;

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* Click the pin icon next to the canvasmate extension

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**STEP 3:** Click the extension icon and create an account.

Now the extension icon will show up next to your address bar. Click the icon and create an account with us!

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**STEP 4:** Create a design

After you have set up your account. You can start creating designs! please go to the next page to learn more about this&#x20;