> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.surnex.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage reports

> Browse, duplicate, and delete the reports in a project.

**Reports** — "Create and manage custom SEO reports" — lists every report in the project.

## Actions

Each report offers:

| Action        | What it does                                         |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Open**      | Opens the [editor](/reports/editor)                  |
| **Duplicate** | Creates a copy, confirmed with *"Report duplicated"* |
| **Delete**    | Removes it permanently                               |

## Duplicating

Duplicate is the mechanism behind repeatable reporting. Rather than rebuilding a layout each period:

1. Build one report properly and get the widgets right.
2. Duplicate it at the start of each period.
3. Rename the copy and move its [date range](/reports/editor#date-range) forward.

The copy carries the widgets and layout. Its share links and automation don't come with it — a duplicate starts with neither, which is usually what you want, since sending last month's recipients a new link by accident would be worse.

## Deleting

Confirmation reads: *"Are you sure you want to delete this report? This will permanently remove all pages, widgets, and share links. This action cannot be undone."*

Two things to check before deleting:

* **Share links die immediately.** Anyone holding one gets a not-found page, including clients who bookmarked it.
* **Automations stop.** A scheduled report that's been arriving monthly simply stops, with no notice to recipients.

If you only want to stop delivery, disable the [automation](/reports/automation) instead and keep the report.

## Naming

Because reports accumulate — especially with monthly duplication — the name is the only thing distinguishing them in this list. Include the period: `Monthly SEO Report - March 2026` rather than `Monthly SEO Report`.

## Empty state

**No reports yet** — "Create a report to visualize your SEO data with custom widgets".

Projects created normally have a default report, so an empty list means it was deleted.

## Related

* [Create a report](/reports/add) — blank or from a template
* [Report editor](/reports/editor) — widgets and layout
* [Share a report](/reports/share) — links and exports