Ahrefs - Crawl site
- George Apostolov
Ahrefs - Crawl site: step-by-step guide
Go to Ahrefs and click on Site Audit on the top.
Click on New Project.
You can Import data using Google Search console to perform the crawl.
Or if in case you don't have the access to Search Console you can click on the Add manually button.
Add your website's url give an appropriate Project name. Hit Continue.
You can skip this step by clicking on Continue if you haven't imported data from Search Console in the earlier step.
Toggle the Frequency for future crawls.
Make sure, run first crawl now is turned ON and hit Continue.
Website crawl will start; Please note that this is a long process and can utpo an hour (or more) to complete.
You can open your project once the website crawl is over.
Quick answer: To crawl a site in Ahrefs, go to Site Audit, click New Project, and import data via Google Search Console or add it manually. Enter your URL and project name, set the crawl frequency, ensure the first crawl is enabled, and click Continue to start the process.
About this Ahrefs tutorial
Crawl your website easily in Ahrefs by setting up a new project, configuring crawl settings, and running your first site audit today. This guide covers ahrefs - Crawl site in 10 steps, starting with "Go to Ahrefs and click on Site Audit on the top" and finishing with "You can open your project once the website crawl is over". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Ahrefs interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does ahrefs - Crawl site take?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Ahrefs data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Ahrefs. Related guides: Ahrefs - SEO Toolbar to firefox, Ahrefs - Guest Post Opps and Ahrefs - How to Check Ranks. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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