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Robots.txt Generator
Robots.txt Generator
What is this tool?
A free robots.txt generator that builds a correctly formatted robots.txt file based on the rules you select, such as disallowing certain paths, allowing specific user agents, or adding a sitemap reference. You can then download or copy the file directly to your site's root directory.
When to use it
- Blocking a staging or development site from being indexed by search engines
- Disallowing crawlers from private or admin areas of your site
- Allowing specific search engine bots while blocking others
- Adding a sitemap reference to help crawlers find your pages
- Creating a first robots.txt file for a new website
How to use it
- 1Open the Robots.txt Generator tool.
- 2Choose the rules you need, such as disallowed paths or specific user agents.
- 3Add a sitemap URL if you have one.
- 4Review the generated robots.txt content in the output box.
- 5Copy or download the file and upload it to your site's root directory as robots.txt.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I put the robots.txt file after generating it?
Upload it to the root directory of your website, so it's accessible at yourdomain.com/robots.txt.
Can robots.txt guarantee a page won't appear in search results?
No, it asks crawlers not to access certain paths, but pages linked from elsewhere can sometimes still appear in search results. For guaranteed exclusion, use a noindex meta tag instead.
Can I block just one search engine while allowing others?
Yes, you can specify rules for individual user agents alongside a general rule for all crawlers.
Does this tool check my existing robots.txt for errors?
It's built for generating a new robots.txt based on your selections rather than auditing an existing file.
Is my website information sent anywhere when I use this tool?
No, the file is generated entirely in your browser using the options you select.