Connect Ahrefs Webmaster Tools

Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (AWT) is a free product for verified site owners that unlocks backlink and site-health data normally locked behind an expensive subscription.

Why this matters

It gives you a free look at your backlink profile, top pages, and a technical health audit — the kind of competitive data that otherwise costs $100+/month.

✓ How to do it

Go to ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and create a free account.
Add your site and verify ownership (it can use your existing GSC connection).
Run Site Audit to get a free crawl-based health score and issue list.
Open Site Explorer (limited free view) to see your referring domains and top backlinks.

Tips & pitfalls

The free tier is capped, but for one site it's plenty to baseline your backlinks and catch big technical issues.

Done with this step? Mark it complete to track your campaign progress.