I'm getting a warning after clicking a link
When you click on a link that tries to take you to a page outside of Canva, we try to let you know by displaying one of these messages.
I'm getting a warning after clicking a link: "You are about to leave Canva"
What can cause this
This appears when Canva doesn’t control the link you’re about to visit. Links can be used to try to defraud or phish people, so make sure only to visit websites that you’re familiar with.
What to do
Links can be used to try to defraud or phish people, so make sure only to visit websites that you’re familiar with.
If you want to continue to the site, select the Continue to external site button.
If you’re suspicious of a link, select the Report link button. You won’t hear from us but our Security team will investigate and block the link if it’s confirmed to be malicious.
I'm getting a warning after clicking a link: "Warning: Deceptive site ahead"
What can cause this
This appears when the link you’re about to visit is reported to be malicious by our Security team or by other Canva users. You’ll also be prevented from going to the site.
Blocked websites include but are not limited to the following:
- Phishing websites
- Websites that host malware
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- Other sites that may be against our Terms of Use
What to do
You'll be prevented from going to site as the link is reported to be malicious by our Security team or other Canva users.
If you want to continue to the site, select Continue to external site.
If you’re suspicious of a link, select Report link. You won’t hear from us, but our Security team will investigate and block the link if it’s confirmed to be malicious.
Blocked websites include but are not limited to the following:
- Phishing websites
- Websites that host malware
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- Other sites that may be against our Terms of Use
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