Free Robots.txt Generator
Create a properly formatted robots.txt file in seconds. Control which pages search engines can crawl, block unwanted bots, and specify your sitemap location.
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How to Use
Sitemap and Crawl Settings
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Setup Instructions
1. Copy or download the content above
2. Save it as robots.txt in your site's root directory
3. Verify at https://example.com/robots.txt
4. Test using Google Search Console's robots.txt Tester
Why Use Our Robots.txt Generator
Everything you need to control search engine crawling
Crawl Control
Specify exactly which pages and directories search engines can and cannot crawl on your website.
Bot Protection
Keep scrapers, AI crawlers, and other unwanted bots from accessing your content and consuming server resources.
Instant Download
Generate, preview, and download your robots.txt file instantly. Just upload it to your server root directory.
Best Practices
Expert tips for getting the most out of your robots.txt
Always Include a Sitemap Reference
Adding a Sitemap directive helps search engines discover all your important pages. Place it at the top of your robots.txt for maximum visibility. Google and Bing both use this to supplement their crawling.
Use Specific Paths Over Wildcards
Avoid broad Disallow rules like /* that can accidentally block important content. Instead, target specific directories like /admin/ or /staging/. Test your rules with Google Search Console's robots.txt tester before deploying.
Don't Block CSS and JavaScript
Search engines need access to CSS and JS files to render your pages properly. Blocking these resources can prevent Google from understanding your layout and content, hurting your rankings.
Review and Update Regularly
Your robots.txt should evolve with your site. After redesigns, new sections, or migrations, review your rules to ensure nothing important is accidentally blocked and no outdated rules remain.
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