How to Create and Manage Watch Links

Learn how to create, configure, share, and manage PECPool Watch Links. This guide explains how read-only mining dashboards work, which information can be displayed, how to control access to Earnings and Payouts, how to revoke old links, and how to share mining performance securely without giving access to your PECPool account.

PECPool Watch Links allow you to share selected mining information through a secure read-only dashboard without giving another person access to your PECPool account.

A Watch Link can be useful when you need to share mining performance with:

• Mining farm owners
• Customers or investors
• Technical teams
• Hosting customers
• Business partners
• Monitoring personnel

The recipient opens the Watch Link in a web browser and can view only the information enabled for that link.

The recipient does not need your PECPool password, Two-Factor Authentication code, or account login information.

This guide explains how to create, configure, share, review, and revoke PECPool Watch Links safely.

What Is a PECPool Watch Link?

A Watch Link is a unique web address that opens a read-only mining dashboard.

It provides selected monitoring information without allowing the visitor to make changes to your mining account.

A Watch Link may display information such as:

• Current account hashrate
• Worker status
• Online and Offline workers
• Worker hashrate
• Last-share information
• Hashrate charts
• Mining earnings when enabled
• Payout history when enabled

The exact information visible depends on the permissions selected when the Watch Link is created or edited.

What Does Read-Only Mean?

Read-only means that the visitor can view permitted information but cannot modify the PECPool account.

A Watch Link visitor cannot:

• Change the mining account name
• Change the registered Bitcoin wallet
• Submit a manual transfer
• Change the automatic payout threshold
• Change the account password
• Enable or disable Two-Factor Authentication
• Create or delete other Watch Links
• Change worker configuration
• Access Farm Key or Farm Secret credentials
• Access private PECPool account settings

The Watch Link is intended only for monitoring and reporting.

Watch Link vs Sharing Your PECPool Login

Method	Access Level	Recommended?
Sharing PECPool login credentials	May provide access to private account and security settings	No
Sharing a Watch Link	Read-only access to selected mining information	Yes

Never share your PECPool password or personal Two-Factor Authentication code when another person only needs to monitor mining activity.

How Watch Link Security Works

Each Watch Link contains a long randomly generated token.

A typical Watch Link follows this structure:

https://cp.pecpool.com/watch/unique-secure-token

PECPool also supports the alternative control panel domain:

https://cp.pecpool.cc/watch/unique-secure-token

The unique token identifies the Watch Link and its configured permissions.

A visitor who has the complete URL can open the dashboard without signing in to your PECPool account.

For this reason, the complete Watch Link should be treated as confidential information.

What Information Is Available in a Watch Link?

A Watch Link can contain several sections. Some sections are always available, while others can be enabled or disabled by the account owner.

Home Section

The Home section is the main Watch Link dashboard and is required.

It may include:

• Mining account summary
• Current hashrate
• Average hashrate
• Worker counts
• Online and Offline status
• Recent mining activity
• Hashrate charts

The Home section cannot normally be removed because it provides the primary monitoring view.

Workers

Worker information allows the visitor to review the mining devices or worker identities connected under the shared account.

Depending on the current panel view, worker information may include:

• Worker name
• Online or Offline status
• Current hashrate
• Average hashrate
• Last-share time
• Worker performance chart

Hashrate Charts

Hashrate charts provide a visual history of mining performance.

They help the visitor identify:

• Stable mining operation
• Short connection interruptions
• Extended downtime
• Repeated hashrate drops
• Worker recovery after a restart

Earnings Section

The Earnings section is optional.

When enabled, the visitor can review mining earnings information available through the Watch Link.

Enable this section only when the recipient needs financial mining-performance information.

Payouts Section

The Payouts section is also optional.

When enabled, the Watch Link may display payout history associated with the selected mining account.

Consider the privacy of payment information before enabling this section.

Recommended Permission Levels

Recipient	Home and Workers	Earnings	Payouts
Technical support team	Recommended	Usually not required	Usually not required
Hosting customer	Recommended	Optional	Optional
Investor or business partner	Recommended	May be useful	Enable only when required
Public demonstration	Use carefully	Normally disabled	Normally disabled

How to Create a Watch Link

The exact menu position may vary slightly according to the current PECPool panel version, but the general process is:

1. Sign in to the official PECPool control panel.
2. Open the Watch Links section.
3. Select the option to create a new Watch Link.
4. Select the mining account you want to share.
5. Enter a clear name or description for the link.
6. Review the default Home and worker information.
7. Enable Earnings only when required.
8. Enable Payouts only when required.
9. Save the new Watch Link.
10. Copy the generated secure URL.

After creation, open the link in a private browser window and verify the visible information before sending it to another person.

Choose the Correct Mining Account

A PECPool user may have access to more than one mining account.

Before creating the link, verify that the selected account is the one intended for the recipient.

Check:

• The mining account name
• The expected workers
• The displayed hashrate
• The relevant earnings records
• The relevant payout history

Do not assume that all mining accounts should be included in the same shared view.

Use a Clear Watch Link Name

A descriptive internal name makes multiple Watch Links easier to manage.

Examples:

Customer A - Monitoring Only
Hosting Site B - Full Dashboard
Technical Team - Workers Only
Investor Report - Earnings Enabled
Temporary Maintenance Access

The internal name should help you identify who received the link and why it was created.

Create Separate Links for Different Recipients

Do not use one permanent Watch Link for every customer, technician, and business partner.

Creating a separate link for each recipient or purpose provides better access control.

Benefits include:

• Individual links can be revoked separately.
• Different permissions can be assigned.
• It is easier to identify the purpose of each link.
• Access can be removed without affecting other recipients.

Example Watch Link Configurations

Technical Monitoring Link

Name: Technical Team
Home: Enabled
Workers: Available
Hashrate Charts: Available
Earnings: Disabled
Payouts: Disabled

This configuration is suitable when the recipient only needs to monitor worker status, hashrate, and connectivity.

Customer Reporting Link

Name: Hosting Customer
Home: Enabled
Workers: Available
Hashrate Charts: Available
Earnings: Enabled
Payouts: Disabled

This configuration allows the customer to monitor mining performance and earnings without displaying payout history.

Full Read-Only Financial Link

Name: Business Partner
Home: Enabled
Workers: Available
Hashrate Charts: Available
Earnings: Enabled
Payouts: Enabled

Use this configuration only when the recipient is authorized to view both earnings and payout information.

How to Test a New Watch Link

Always test a new link before sharing it.

1. Copy the complete Watch Link.
2. Open a Private or Incognito browser window.
3. Paste the link into the address bar.
4. Confirm that the page opens without your PECPool login session.
5. Check the displayed mining account.
6. Check the workers and charts.
7. Confirm that Earnings visibility matches your selection.
8. Confirm that Payout visibility matches your selection.
9. Test the page on both mobile and desktop when necessary.

Private browsing helps confirm what a normal recipient will see without using your active PECPool account session.

How to Share a Watch Link

Copy and send the complete URL through a trusted communication method.

Suitable methods may include:

• A private business email
• A private support conversation
• A secure company messaging system
• A private Telegram conversation with the authorized recipient

Do not publish a private Watch Link in a public group unless the dashboard is intentionally being made public.

Do Not Share the Link as a Screenshot

A screenshot may accidentally expose:

• The complete secure URL
• Mining account names
• Worker names
• Hashrate information
• Earnings or payout information

Before publishing a screenshot, hide or blur the Watch Link URL and any private mining information.

Watch Links Do Not Require the Recipient to Sign In

A valid Watch Link normally opens directly in the browser.

The recipient does not need:

• A PECPool user account
• Your email address
• Your PECPool password
• Your Two-Factor Authentication code
• Your Farm Key
• Your Farm Secret

If another person asks for your account password in order to view a Watch Link, do not provide it.

Language Support

PECPool Watch Links support language selection.

The default language is normally English, and the visitor can use the available language switcher when another supported language is required.

Changing the Watch Link language does not change the main PECPool account language or permissions.

Opening Watch Links on Mobile Devices

Watch Links are designed to work in supported mobile browsers.

The recipient can:

1. Open the link from a private message or email.
2. Allow it to open in the default browser.
3. Review the dashboard, workers, and charts.
4. Use the language selector when required.

Opening the link inside an embedded browser may display a reduced interface. When a display problem occurs, open the link directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or another supported browser.

How to Manage Existing Watch Links

Open the Watch Links management section in the PECPool panel to review existing links.

For each link, review:

• The internal name
• The selected mining account
• The enabled sections
• The link status
• The purpose or recipient

Remove links that are no longer required.

How to Edit Watch Link Permissions

When a recipient's access needs change:

1. Open the Watch Links management section.
2. Locate the required link.
3. Open its editing option.
4. Review the selected mining account.
5. Enable or disable Earnings as required.
6. Enable or disable Payouts as required.
7. Save the changes.
8. Open the link again and verify the new view.

When reducing access to sensitive information, verify the result immediately.

How to Revoke a Watch Link

Revoke or delete a Watch Link when:

• The recipient no longer requires access.
• A customer relationship has ended.
• A technician has completed the work.
• The URL was published accidentally.
• The link may have been forwarded to an unauthorized person.
• You no longer recognize the purpose of the link.

The general process is:

1. Open the Watch Links management section.
2. Locate the affected link.
3. Select the delete, disable, or revoke option.
4. Confirm the action.
5. Test the old URL in a private browser window.

After revocation, the old link should no longer provide access to the shared dashboard.

What to Do If a Watch Link Is Exposed

If a Watch Link is posted publicly or sent to the wrong person:

1. Revoke the exposed link immediately.
2. Do not continue using the same URL.
3. Create a new Watch Link.
4. Select only the minimum required permissions.
5. Send the new URL only to authorized recipients.

Changing your PECPool password does not necessarily replace an exposed Watch Link. The affected link should be revoked directly.

Review Watch Links Regularly

Periodically review all active Watch Links.

For every link, ask:

• Do I know who received this link?
• Does the recipient still require access?
• Are Earnings permissions still necessary?
• Are Payout permissions still necessary?
• Can the link be removed?

A regular access review reduces the number of forgotten or unnecessary shared links.

Use the Minimum Required Access

Enable only the sections required for the recipient's role.

For example, a technician troubleshooting Offline workers normally needs worker status, hashrate, and charts, but does not need Earnings or Payout history.

This principle reduces unnecessary exposure of financial information.

Watch Link Privacy Considerations

Although a Watch Link is read-only, it can still contain valuable operational or financial information.

Depending on the selected permissions, it may reveal:

• The number of mining workers
• Worker names
• Current and historical hashrate
• Mining uptime or downtime
• Earnings information
• Payout history

Share the link only with recipients authorized to view that information.

Watch Link vs PECPool API

Feature	Watch Link	PECPool API
Main Purpose	Human-readable monitoring dashboard	Software and system integration
Technical Integration Required	No	Yes
Browser Access	Yes	Not designed as a normal dashboard
Read-Only	Yes	Depends on available API operations
Best For	Customers, partners, and monitoring teams	Applications, reports, and automation

Watch Link vs Screenshot

Feature	Watch Link	Screenshot
Live Information	Yes	No
Charts and Worker Updates	Continuously updated	Fixed at capture time
Access Revocation	Available	Not possible after distribution
Permission Control	Configurable	Limited to what was captured

The Watch Link Does Not Open

Check:

• The complete URL was copied.
• No character is missing from the token.
• No space was added to the URL.
• The device has internet access.
• The link has not been revoked.
• The browser is updated.
• A firewall, DNS service, or filtering system is not blocking the panel.

Try opening the link directly in a normal supported browser instead of an embedded application browser.

The Link Opens the Wrong Account

This normally means that the Watch Link was created for a different mining account.

To correct it:

1. Open the Watch Links section in your PECPool account.
2. Review the mining account assigned to the link.
3. Edit the link when the correct account can be selected.
4. Alternatively, revoke the old link and create a new one.
5. Test the replacement before sharing it.

Earnings Are Not Visible

Possible reasons include:

• The Earnings permission is disabled.
• The selected account has no earnings record for the period.
• The daily earnings process has not completed.
• The wrong mining account was selected.

Review the Watch Link permissions and the selected mining account.

Payouts Are Not Visible

Possible reasons include:

• The Payouts permission is disabled.
• The selected account has no payout history.
• The wrong mining account was selected.
• The current panel version displays the information in another permitted section.

The Worker Is Missing from the Watch Link

Check:

• The miner uses the correct mining account.
• The worker name is correct.
• The miner is submitting accepted shares.
• The worker has had enough time to appear.
• The Watch Link uses the intended mining account.

A newly connected or renamed worker may require time to appear and update.

Hashrate Is Different from the Miner Display

PECPool estimates effective hashrate from accepted shares received by the pool.

The miner's local interface estimates performance from internal ASIC activity.

Temporary differences are normal, especially when:

• The miner recently started or restarted.
• The connection is unstable.
• Rejected or stale shares are present.
• The pool has not received enough shares yet.

Use the 1-hour and 24-hour values for a more reliable performance comparison.

The Watch Link Shows Old Information

Try the following:

1. Refresh the page.
2. Confirm that the device has internet access.
3. Close and reopen the browser.
4. Check whether the miner is currently connected.
5. Review the worker's last-share time.
6. Compare the result with the authenticated PECPool panel.

If both the normal panel and Watch Link show old mining information, investigate the miner or stratum connection.

The Link Works on Desktop but Not Mobile

Check:

• The complete URL was transferred correctly.
• The mobile device has internet access.
• The link is opened in a supported browser.
• VPN or DNS filtering is not blocking the panel.
• The browser is updated.

Copy the URL and open it directly in Chrome or Safari instead of the embedded browser of another application.

Common Watch Link Mistakes

• Sharing PECPool login credentials instead of a Watch Link
• Using one link for every recipient
• Enabling Earnings for a technical user who does not need financial information
• Enabling Payouts without reviewing privacy requirements
• Publishing the link in a public group
• Forgetting to revoke temporary access
• Sending a link without testing it first
• Creating the link for the wrong mining account
• Leaving unidentified old links active

Recommended Watch Link Management Process

1. Identify the recipient and purpose.
2. Select the correct mining account.
3. Create a separate Watch Link for that recipient.
4. Enable only the required sections.
5. Use a clear internal name.
6. Test the link in a private browser window.
7. Send it through a trusted private channel.
8. Review active links regularly.
9. Revoke the link when access is no longer required.

Quick Reference

Feature	Watch Link Behavior
Account Login Required	No
Read-Only Access	Yes
Home Dashboard	Required
Workers and Charts	Available in the monitoring view
Earnings	Optional
Payouts	Optional
Language Selection	Available
Account Changes	Not permitted
Revocation	Available through Watch Link management

Final Checklist

• The correct mining account was selected.
• The link has a clear internal name.
• Home and worker information display correctly.
• Earnings are enabled only when required.
• Payouts are enabled only when required.
• The link was tested in a private browser window.
• The complete URL was copied correctly.
• The link was shared through a trusted private channel.
• No PECPool password or 2FA code was shared.
• A separate link was created for each recipient or purpose.
• Temporary links are revoked after use.
• Active links are reviewed regularly.

Share Mining Performance Without Sharing Account Access

PECPool Watch Links provide a practical way to share current mining information without giving another person access to your private PECPool account.

Use separate links for different recipients, enable only the required information, protect the complete URL, and revoke access when it is no longer needed.

When managed correctly, Watch Links provide customers, partners, and technical teams with a live, secure, and read-only view of mining performance.