## **🧭 Overview**

If your site experienced an SEO decline after a backlink campaign — including one run through Wildfire — toxic or spammy backlinks may be the cause. This article walks you through finding the Backlink Analyzer inside Search Atlas, identifying harmful links, and disavowing them so Google stops counting them against your site.

## **📍 How to Locate the Backlink Analyzer**

The Backlink Analyzer is available inside Search Atlas. To access it:

1. Log in to your Search Atlas account.
2. Navigate to the Backlink Analyzer by clicking the apps-grid icon in the top-right header, then selecting More Features → Backlinks (Backlink Research).
3. Select the domain or project you want to audit.
4. Open the backlink report for that domain to begin your audit.

**Important:** The Backlink Analyzer is project-specific. Make sure you have the correct client domain selected before running an audit. If you manage multiple workspaces, confirm you are in the correct workspace before proceeding.

## **⚠️ Common Access Issues**

- **I do not see the Backlink Analyzer in the sidebar.** Your account plan may not include this feature, or your user role may have restricted access. Contact your account owner to verify your permissions.
- **The domain I need is not listed.** You may need to add it as a new project within Search Atlas. Look for an option to add or create a new site or project and enter the root domain.
- **I am in the wrong workspace.** Switch workspaces using the workspace selector in the sidebar, then repeat the navigation steps above.

## **🔎 Identifying Toxic Backlinks**

Once you are inside the Backlink Analyzer for your domain, review your full backlink profile to surface harmful links:

1. Load the backlink profile for the selected domain.
2. Filter or sort your backlinks to bring low-quality or suspicious links to the top.
3. Look for links with indicators of low quality, such as high spam signals, irrelevant anchor text, or links from clearly unrelated or low-authority domains.
4. Flag or select the suspicious backlinks you want to disavow.
5. Export or compile your list of flagged links — you will need this to create your disavow file.

Pay close attention to any backlinks acquired through recent campaigns, including those run through Wildfire, as bulk link-building activity can sometimes introduce spammy referring domains.

## **📄 Creating and Submitting a Disavow File**

Once you have identified the toxic backlinks you want to remove from Google's consideration, follow these steps:

1. Compile your flagged links into a plain text (.txt) disavow file, listing one URL or domain per line. Use the **domain:** prefix (e.g., **domain:example.com**) to disavow an entire domain.
2. Go to the **Google Search Console Disavow Tool** (search for it at search.google.com/search-console/disavow-links) and select your property.
3. Upload your disavow file and confirm the submission.
4. Allow several weeks for Google to reprocess your backlink profile and for any ranking improvements to reflect in your site's performance data.

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.