--- title: DataForSEO Backlinks API slug: dfs-backlinks-api description: How to integrate DataForSEO Backlinks API with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_dfs-backlinks-api.png createdAt: 2026-01-20T11:31:08.905Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/dfs-backlinks-api.png" alt="DataForSEO Backlinks API logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | DataForSEO provides APIs for accessing real-time SEO, search engine, and marketing data. Integrating DataForSEO with Make.com enables users to automate keyword tracking, SERP analysis, and backlink monitoring directly within their automation workflows. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official DataForSEO Backlinks API documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [DataForSEO Backlinks API](https://dataforseo.com/contact) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the DataForSEO Backlinks API app in Make, you must have an active account with Backlinks API access and sufficient account balance, [create your account on DataForSEO Backlinks API](https://dataforseo.com/). For subscription, refer to the [DataForSEO Backlinks API pricing page](https://dataforseo.com/). # Connect DataForSEO Backlinks API and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between DataForSEO Backlinks API and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic Auth credentials in your DataForSEO Backlinks API account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic Auth credentials in your DataForSEO Backlinks API account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic Auth credentials** in your DataForSEO Backlinks API account. To obtain your **Basic Auth credentials **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Dashboard section** from the** main menu**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** API Access** from the top panel or the menu on the left. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed as the** login field**. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/dfs-backlinks-api_Basic_Auth) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed as the** password field**. Note: The password is visible for the first 24 hours after registration. To retrieve it later, click** Send by e-mail** for the password to be sent to your** registration email**. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://dataforseo.com/help-center/dfs-dashboard-how-to-find-everything) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the DataForSEO Backlinks API module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your DataForSEO Backlinks API account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # DataForSEO Backlinks API modules After connecting to the DataForSEO Backlinks API app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Anchors Retrieve comprehensive information about all anchor texts used in backlinks pointing to the specified website, including detailed backlink data for each anchor. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Backlinks Retrieve a comprehensive list of backlinks pointing to a specific domain, subdomain, or individual webpage. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Backlinks Summary Retrieve detailed backlink information for a specific domain, subdomain, or individual webpage. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Backlinks Timeseries Summary Retrieve a summary of backlink information for a specified domain within the selected date range. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk Backlinks Retrieve the total count of backlinks for up to 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk New & Lost Backlinks Retrieve the count of newly acquired and lost backlinks for up to 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk New & Lost Referring Domains Retrieve the count of newly acquired and lost referring domains for up to 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk Pages Summary Retrieve detailed backlink information and related metrics for up to 1000 specified pages, domains, or subdomains in a single request. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk Ranks Retrieve ranking scores for as many as 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk Referring Domains Retrieve the count of referring domains for up to 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Bulk Spam Scores Retrieve spam scores for as many as 1,000 specified domains, subdomains, or individual web pages. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Competitors Retrieve a list of competitor websites that have overlapping backlinks with a specified target website, including the number of shared backlinks and the ranking of each competitor. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Domain Intersection Retrieve a list of all domains that are linking to the specified websites. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Domain Pages Retrieve comprehensive information about each domain page, including specific backlink data for every page. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Domain Pages Summary Retrieve comprehensive summary data, including all backlinks and related metrics, for every page within the domain or subdomain you specify. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Historical Backlink Summary Retrieve detailed historical backlink information for a specific domain, covering data from the start of 2019 onwards. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get New & Lost Backlinks Timeseries Summary Retrieve the count of newly acquired and lost backlinks, as well as referring domains, for the domain you specify in the target field. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Page Intersection Retrieve a list of web pages that contain links directing to the specified target URLs. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Referring Domains Retrieve a comprehensive list of all referring domains that link to the specific target you provide. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Referring Networks Retrieve comprehensive information about the IP addresses and subnets that are directing traffic to your specified target. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # DataForSEO Backlinks API resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [DataForSEO Backlinks API topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=DataForSEO%20Backlinks%20API) - [DataForSEO Backlinks API website](https://dataforseo.com/) - [DataForSEO Backlinks API API documentation](https://docs.dataforseo.com/v3/backlinks-overview/) - [DataForSEO Backlinks API page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/dfs-backlinks-api) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::