Robots.txt Generator
Define crawling policies and control search engine access to your website
Sitemap Integration
Helps crawlers find your content structure faster
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# Configure settings to generate robots.txt
How to Deploy
Initial Download
Download the robots.txt file to your computer.
Server Upload
Upload it to your web server's root folder (public_html/www).
Live Verification
Verify it at example.com/robots.txt
Default Policy
Common Templates
Crawler Settings
What is Robots.txt Generator?
A robots.txt file is a simple text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections of your site they should (or shouldn't) index. Our Robots.txt Generator helps you create this file quickly and accurately. You can set a general policy to allow or block all bots, exclude specific sensitive folders like admin panels, and link your sitemap to help search engines find your content faster.
Key Features & Benefits
Pre-Built Templates
Save time with our common templates for standard websites or popular platforms like WordPress, which already include the most common exclusion rules.
Crawl Delay Support
If your server is sensitive to high traffic, you can set a crawl delay to tell bots to wait a few seconds between every page request.
Private and Local
Your website's structure and rules are never sent to our servers. Everything is generated safely in your own browser.
How to Use the Robots.txt Generator
Choose a Base Policy
Start by selecting whether you want to allow all search engines to crawl your site or block them by default. Most public websites should choose 'Allow All'.
Add Exclusions
List the specific paths you want to keep private, such as '/admin/' or '/temp/'. Enter each path on a new line.
Link Your Sitemap
Enter your full sitemap URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml) to help bots discover your site's structure more efficiently.
Download and Upload
Once you're finished, download the file and upload it to the root directory of your website so search engines can find it at yourdomain.com/robots.txt.
Practical Use Cases
Staging and Dev Sites
Completely block search engines from indexing your development or staging site until you're ready for the world to see it.
Protecting Private Folders
Prevent search engines from showing your login pages, admin dashboards, or private downloads in public search results.
FAQs
What is a robots.txt file?
A robots.txt file provides instructions to web crawlers about which sections of your website should or should not be indexed.
Where should robots.txt be located?
It must be placed in the root directory of your website (e.g., example.com/robots.txt).