Robots.txt Generator
Generate a valid robots.txt file for your website in seconds. Control how search engines crawl and index your pages.
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Generated robots.txt
User-agent: * Disallow: /admin Disallow: /private Allow: /
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Set Crawl Rules
Choose which user agents to target and which directories or pages to allow or disallow.
Add Sitemap URL
Include your XML sitemap URL so search engines can discover all your important pages.
Copy & Upload
Copy the generated robots.txt content and upload it to the root directory of your website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a robots.txt file?
A robots.txt file is a plain text file placed at the root of your website (e.g., example.com/robots.txt) that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections they are allowed or not allowed to access. It follows the Robots Exclusion Protocol and is one of the first files a search engine bot checks before crawling your site.
Why do I need a robots.txt file?
A robots.txt file helps you manage your crawl budget by directing search engines away from unimportant pages like admin panels, duplicate content, or staging environments. This ensures crawlers spend their time on the pages that matter most for your SEO. Without one, bots will attempt to crawl every accessible page, which can waste server resources and dilute your indexing priority.
Can robots.txt block pages from appearing in Google?
Robots.txt can prevent Googlebot from crawling a page, but it cannot guarantee the page won't appear in search results. If other websites link to a blocked page, Google may still index the URL (without content) and show it in results. To fully prevent a page from appearing in search results, you should use a 'noindex' meta tag or X-Robots-Tag HTTP header instead.
What is the difference between Allow and Disallow in robots.txt?
The 'Disallow' directive tells crawlers not to access a specific URL path, while 'Allow' overrides a Disallow for a more specific path. For example, you can Disallow '/admin/' to block the entire admin section but Allow '/admin/public/' to let crawlers access the public admin page. The more specific rule always takes precedence when there is a conflict.
Should I include my sitemap URL in robots.txt?
Yes, including a Sitemap directive in your robots.txt file is a recommended best practice. Adding 'Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml' at the bottom of the file helps search engines discover your sitemap even if it is not submitted through Google Search Console or Bing Webmaster Tools. This makes it easier for crawlers to find and index all your important pages.
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