Robots.txt Generator
Create a robots.txt file to guide search engine crawlers on which pages to access or ignore.
Configuration
Output
User-agent: *
Disallow:Tip: Save this content as a file named robots.txt in the root directory of your website.
What is a Robots.txt File?
A robots.txt file is a text file that resides in the root directory of your website. It provides instructions to search engine crawlers (like Googlebot, Bingbot) about which pages or files they can or cannot request from your site. It is a critical component of technical SEO, helping you manage your crawl budget and preventing sensitive or duplicate content from being indexed.
Why Use a Robots.txt Generator?
- Prevent Overloading: Stop bots from crawling irrelevant pages (e.g., admin panels, scripts) to save server resources.
- SEO Optimization: Direct bots to your most important content, maximizing your crawl budget.
- Privacy: Keep private directories or development files out of search engine results.
How to Use This Tool
- Select User Agent: Choose "All Robots (*)" for general rules or target specific bots like Googlebot.
- Set Default Access: Decide if the chosen bot is allowed or disallowed by default.
- Add Crawl Delay: Optional. Useful if aggressive bots are slowing down your server (Note: Googlebot ignores this).
- Restricted Paths: Enter directories or files you want to block (e.g., /admin/, /tmp/).
- Generate & Download: Click "Generate", then copy the code or download the file to upload to your site's root folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I place the robots.txt file?
It must be placed in the top-level directory of your web server. For
example: https://www.yourwebsite.com/robots.txt.
Does robots.txt prevent hacking?
No. Robots.txt is a public file. Bad bots can ignore it, and hackers can use it to find "hidden" directories. Do not use it to hide sensitive data; use password protection instead.