SEO context on the record
Keep a domain's current authority signal close to the project it belongs to, so strategists and account owners can discuss the same measurement without passing screenshots between tools.
What you can do
Connect your Ahrefs API key to Kato to look up Domain Rating (DR) and backlink stats from Website fields on Projects. Each workspace uses its own Ahrefs API units — Kato never shares keys across workspaces.
Faster client preparation
Check the available Ahrefs metrics before a planning session or status call while the related tasks, meeting history, and client details remain visible in Kato.
Controlled lookups
Kato requests metrics for the website you choose rather than importing an unrelated Ahrefs workspace. Your API access remains dedicated to the searches your team performs.
Connect Ahrefs
Paste an Ahrefs API key from Account settings → API keys. Kato validates it with a free test query, then stores it for your workspace. On a Project, hover the Website field and click the Ahrefs icon to load Domain Rating beside the details. Keys expire after one year in Ahrefs — reconnect with a new key when needed.
- 01In Ahrefs, open Account settings → API keys and create a key (owners/admins only).
- 02In Kato, go to Settings → Integrations → Ahrefs and paste the API key.
- 03On a Project, set the Website field, hover it, and click the Ahrefs icon to load Domain Rating.
Made for your workflow
Agency account reviews
Open a client's project, confirm the stored website, and use the latest Domain Rating as one input when prioritizing technical or content work for the next cycle.
New-business research
Add a prospective company's domain to its record and review the available authority signal before scoping an SEO engagement or preparing discovery questions.
Cross-functional planning
Give non-SEO teammates a concise metric they can understand while specialists keep deeper keyword, backlink, and competitor research in Ahrefs itself.
Common questions
Does Kato replace the Ahrefs dashboard?
No. Kato surfaces focused domain metrics where project decisions happen. Detailed backlink analysis, keyword research, competitive reports, and other specialist workflows still belong in Ahrefs.
Which website does Kato check?
The integration uses the domain selected from the relevant Kato record. Keeping that Website field accurate ensures the lookup represents the client, company, or project your team is reviewing.
Who can use the Ahrefs connection?
Access follows the workspace's Kato permissions and the configured Ahrefs credentials. Teams should provide credentials with only the access required for the domain metrics they intend to retrieve.
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
