- Choose which bots to allow or disallow.
- Specify directories to disallow (if any).
- Enter your sitemap URL.
- Copy the generated robots.txt code and save it as "robots.txt" in your website's root directory.
Robots.txt Generator
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How to Use This Tool
Learn More About Robots.txt Generator
What is a robots.txt file?
A robots.txt file is a text file that instructs web robots (most often search engine crawlers) how to crawl pages on your website. It sits in the root directory of your website.
Why is robots.txt important for SEO?
Properly configured robots.txt files help optimize crawl budget, prevent indexing of duplicate content, and guide search engines to important pages.
About
The Robots.txt Generator creates a robots.txt file, a crucial file for controlling search engine crawler access to different parts of your website. This tool provides a simple interface to define which bots are allowed or disallowed from crawling specific directories.
Examples
Processing Sample Input with Robots.txt Generator
Example showing Robots.txt Generator processing a sample input.
Input
User-agent: * Disallow: /admin
Output
User-agent: * Disallow: /admin
Use Cases
- Preventing search engines from indexing specific pages or sections of a website.
- Blocking access to sensitive or duplicate content.
- Directing search engine crawlers to the sitemap.
- Managing crawl budget by excluding unimportant pages.