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Connect Ahrefs

2 auth methods · updated 2026-10-01

Ahrefs is an SEO and marketing platform offering site audits, keyword research, content analysis, and competitive insights to improve search rankings and drive organic traffic

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API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

Connectable today
  1. 1
    Sign in to Ahrefs
    Open https://ahrefs.com/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Ahrefs dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Ahrefs usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Ahrefs, and paste the API key into the API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

API Key

Your secret Ahrefs API key. Create one in Ahrefs under Account settings → API keys (workspace owners/admins only). API access requires a paid Ahrefs plan.

required · secret
Ahrefs website ↗

Ahrefs connection FAQ

How do I connect Ahrefs to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Ahrefs, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Ahrefs, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Ahrefs?

You need API Key from your Ahrefs account. Your secret Ahrefs API key. Create one in Ahrefs under Account settings → API keys (workspace owners/admins only). API access requires a paid Ahrefs plan.

Should I use the API key or OAuth for Ahrefs?

Both are listed on this page. OAuth opens Ahrefs's official sign-in and Verslay only gets the scopes you approve. The API key route uses your own credential, which Verslay stores encrypted. Connect a new credential first and confirm it works before you revoke an old one.

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