What it is
A ViewKey is a live, read-only dashboard of your Project.
It allows you to share real-time ranking data with clients, stakeholders, or team members without giving them login access.
ViewKeys automatically reflect your project configuration and update whenever rankings change.
Why it matters
ViewKeys are the primary reporting surface of Keyword.com.
They allow you to:
Deliver live SEO dashboards
Provide transparent client reporting
Avoid manual exports
White-label reports
Embed dashboards into client portals
Secure access with passwords
For agencies, ViewKeys are what clients actually see.
How it works
A ViewKey mirrors your Project.
This means it reflects:
Visible columns
Sorting
Filters
Position buckets
Date settings
Overview tab visibility
Top Pages tab visibility
‼️ Important: Any change you make in the project affects the ViewKey immediately.There is no separate configuration layer.
Creating a ViewKey
Open a Project
Click Share
Copy the ViewKey link
You can share:
Direct link
Embedded code
Branded version
What appears in a ViewKey
A ViewKey can display:
Keyword Ranking Table
Overview Tab (optional)
Top Pages Tab (optional)
Visibility & Estimated Traffic charts
SERP Features
Movement metrics
You control visibility through project settings.
Controlling what clients see
1. Control visible columns
Go to:
Settings → Table
Select the columns you want visible.
Columns selected here determine what appears in:
ViewKey
PDF exports
Scheduled reports
2. Show or hide Overview & Top Pages
To simplify client reports:
Click 3-dots → ViewKey Project Settings or Settings → ViewKey Branding
Toggle Yes/No Hide Overview & Top Pages
This is useful if:
Clients only need ranking data
You want minimal reporting
You want executive-style dashboards
3. Sorting & filters
ViewKeys mirror:
Default table sorting
Active filters
Position bucket configuration
Date comparison settings
If you change these inside the project, the ViewKey updates automatically.
White-label branding
You can brand ViewKeys with your own company details.
Account-Level Branding
Go to:
Settings → ViewKey Brand Settings
You can:
Hide “Verified by Keyword.com”
Hide Overview & Top Pages tab
Add Company Name
Add Company URL
Add Logo URL
Add Company Description
Configure white-label domain options
Project-level override
For client-specific branding:
Open Project
Click 3-dots → ViewKey Project Settings
Enable Override Account-Wide Branding
This allows branding customization per client.
ViewKey domain options
You can customize the domain used for ViewKeys.
Options may include:
Default Keyword.com ViewKey link
White-label domain
Custom domain configurations
Native CNAME setup (for larger accounts)
Domain configuration is managed inside Brand Settings.
For advanced setups, refer to White-Label Domains & Custom CNAME Setup.
Password protecting a ViewKey
You can secure a ViewKey with a password.
To enable:
Click 3-dots → ViewKey Project Settings
Toggle Require Password
Enter password
Click Save
💡 Notes:
Existing ViewKey links remain the same
Password can be updated anytime
If using white-labeling, the password screen may still display Keyword.com branding
Embedding a ViewKey (client portals)
You can embed a ViewKey directly into your website.
Steps:
Open Project
Click Share
Copy Embed Code
Paste into your webpage
The embedded dashboard:
Updates automatically
Mirrors project settings
Supports white-label branding
Common use cases:
Agency client portals
SaaS dashboards
Internal reporting portals
How “Last Updated” works
The ViewKey displays the last update time of your project.
Important:
This reflects the most recently updated keyword
It mirrors the project dashboard
Manual refreshes override automatic updates
If you trigger an on-demand refresh, the ViewKey reflects that update.
Best practices
Finalize column settings before sharing
Remove unnecessary metrics for executive dashboards
Use password protection for client links
Configure white-label branding before distribution
Test the ViewKey in incognito before sending
Avoid changing sorting after clients are trained on a format