# Linkody FAQ

February 25, 2026

## How often are my links checked?

Links are checked approximately every 24 hours.

You can also trigger a manual check by clicking **"Re-check status"** in the link menu.

## What statuses can a link have?

Each link can have one of the following statuses:

- **OK** – The link is live and matches the expected target page, anchor, and rel attribute (if defined).
- **LNF (Link Not Found)** – The link is not present on the source page.
- **404, 500, etc.** – The source page returns an HTTP error.
- **WLP (Wrong Landing Page)** – The link is present but points to a different page than expected.
- **WR (Wrong Rel)** – The link is present but marked as _nofollow_ when _follow_ is expected.
- **WA (Wrong Anchor)** – The link is present but the anchor text differs from the expected one.
- **LPE (Landing Page Error)** – The link points to a page on your site that doesn’t exist.
- **IC (Invalid Content)** – The source page is not a valid HTML document.
- **SU (Site Unreachable)** – The source page could not be accessed.
- **NI (NoIndex)** – The source page is marked _noindex_, meaning it has no SEO value.

## Why is a link reported as LNF even if it's visible?

If Linkody reports a link as **LNF (Link Not Found)** even though you can see it in your browser, the most common reason is that our crawler was blocked when trying to access the source page.

## ​Why is a link shown as nofollow when the rel is follow?

A link can be marked as _nofollow_ due to:

1. A `rel="nofollow"` attribute on the link
2. A `robots` meta tag
3. An `X-Robots-Tag` HTTP header

Hover over the **NF** tag to see which method was used.

## What happens if a webpage contains several backlinks?

If a page contains several backlinks to your site:

- Linkody will show the first link with a **follow** rel attribute.
- If all are **nofollow**, it will show the first link found.

## Why does Linkody report fewer links than other tools like Ahrefs or Semrush?

There are 3 main reasons for this difference:

1. **One link per referring domain**  
   Linkody shows only one backlink per referring domain. To compare fairly, you should compare the number of referring domains, not total backlinks.

2. **Only live links are shown**  
   Linkody displays only links that are live at the time the domain is added. Other tools include links that are no longer present, leading to inflated numbers.

3. **Trial limitations**  
   During the trial, Linkody shows only backlinks discovered in the last 3 months. You'll need to upgrade your subscription to access the full backlink history.

## How can I disable automatic discovery of new links?

If you want to use Linkody to monitor the status of only the links you add manually, you can disable the automatic discovery.

### For all domains

Go to your [settings](/content/en/settings/preferences/index.html)

and disable this option:

### For a specific domain

1. Go to the domain's settings

2. Uncheck "Discover new backlinks automatically"​

For a new domain you are about to add, uncheck this box:

You can also contact support to disable this globally for all domains.

## Can I manually change a link's status?

Yes. If you believe a link is incorrectly flagged, you can:

- Manually set the status to **OK**

A hand icon will appear next to the status to indicate manual override.

- Define expected attributes (landing page, anchor, rel)

You can always reset it and recheck the link.

## How can I exclude certain links from email reports?

To monitor only your most important links:

- When **adding links manually**, uncheck **"Report status changes"**
- To apply this to **newly discovered links**, uncheck the relevant box in the domain settings

Linkody will still check these links, but won't include them in daily reports.

## Why can't I add new domains?

Check your quota usage in your [Account](/content/en/account/index.html). Remember that each competitor counts as one domain. If you've reached your limit, you can replace a domain after 30 days.

## What are user roles and their permissions?

1. **Observer** – Read-only access to all data.
2. **Client** – Read-only access to links, analytics, and landing pages.
3. **Link Builder** – Access to specific domains as assigned.
4. **Manager/Owner** – Full control over domains and user access.

The table below compares what each role can do.

|     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Owner** | **Manager** | **Link Builder** |
| manage account | ✅ |  |  |
| manage users | ✅ | ✅ |  |
| manage domains | ✅ | ✅ |  |
| manage competitors | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| manage links | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

## How do I update my billing details (payment method or address)?

Follow the steps described in this [article](/content/helpcenter/en/articles/11164476-managing-your-account#h_2342e4dc61/index.html).

## How do I delete my Linkody account?

Go to [Account](/content/en/account/index.html), scroll to the bottom, and click **Delete my account**.

This will permanently remove all your data from Linkody.