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Robots.txt Generator

Create robots.txt files to guide search engine crawlers.

How to Use

  1. Select common rules or add custom ones.
  2. Preview the generated robots.txt content.
  3. Copy or download the file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I place robots.txt?

In the root directory of your website.

Robots.txt Generator: Control Crawlers and Protect Sensitive Content

A missing or broken robots.txt file can expose staging sites and waste crawl budget. A robots.txt generator builds the exact directives search engines need to respect your boundaries.

Not every page on your site should be crawled. Admin panels, staging environments, and internal search results can waste crawl budget or leak information. A properly formatted robots.txt generator helps you manage crawler access without writing directives manually.

What Is a Robots.txt Generator?

A robots.txt generator creates a plain-text file that lives at the root of your domain. The file uses the Robots Exclusion Protocol to tell compliant crawlers which URLs they may or may not request. It is the first file many bots read, making it a critical line of defense and guidance.

Use Cases

  • Staging sites – Disallow all crawlers until the site is ready for launch.
  • Faceted search – Block endless parameter combinations that create duplicate content.
  • File directories – Prevent indexing of PDF archives or image folders.
  • API documentation – Allow docs but disallow internal endpoint references.

How to Use Our Robots.txt Generator

  1. Choose whether to apply rules globally or target specific user agents like Googlebot.
  2. Add allow and disallow paths using simple wildcards.
  3. Set an optional crawl-delay if your server has limited resources.
  4. Reference your XML sitemap so bots find it immediately.
  5. Download the file and upload it to /robots.txt on your server.

Tips for Maximum Impact

  • Robots.txt does not hide content; anyone can read the file, so do not rely on it for security.
  • Use exact path matches; broad wildcards can accidentally block important pages.
  • Test changes with Google’s robots.txt Tester in Search Console before deploying.
  • Combine robots.txt with noindex meta tags for pages you want blocked from results entirely.

Ready to try it?

Use our free Robots.txt Generator now. No signup required.

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