Take Control of Search Engine Crawlers with a Robots.txt File

A `robots.txt` file is a powerful tool for webmasters to guide search engine bots on how to crawl their website. By setting simple rules, you can prevent bots from accessing private directories, stop them from indexing duplicate content, and save your server's bandwidth. Our Robots.txt Generator provides a user-friendly interface to create a perfectly formatted file without needing to memorize the syntax.

How It Works

The generator allows you to visually build a set of rules for different "user-agents" (the specific names of search engine bots, like `Googlebot` or `Bingbot`). You can add `Allow` or `Disallow` directives for various paths on your site. The tool then compiles these rules into a valid `robots.txt` file, which you can copy or download and place in the root directory of your website.

Key Features

  • Multiple User-Agents: Create specific rule groups for different crawlers. Use `*` for a global rule that applies to all bots.
  • Allow/Disallow Rules: Easily add rules to specify which files or directories should or should not be crawled.
  • Quick-Start Presets: Start with common configurations like "Allow All" or "Block All" with a single click.
  • Sitemap Integration: Include a link to your XML sitemap, which is a best practice for helping search engines discover all your important pages.
  • Crawl-Delay Directive: Set a crawl-delay to prevent bots from overwhelming your server with too many requests in a short period.
  • Live Preview: The generated `robots.txt` code updates in real-time as you add or modify rules, so you always see the final output.
  • Copy or Download: Instantly copy the generated code to your clipboard or download it as a `robots.txt` file.

How to Use the Robots.txt Generator

  1. Step 1: Choose a Preset (Optional)
    Click "Allow All" or "Block All" for a quick starting point.
  2. Step 2: Define Rules for User-Agents
    By default, a rule for all user-agents (`*`) is created. You can add more specific agents (e.g., `Googlebot`) by clicking "Add Agent".
  3. Step 3: Add Allow/Disallow Directives
    For each agent, add rules to disallow access to certain directories (e.g., `/admin/`) or allow access to sub-directories within a disallowed path.
  4. Step 4: Add Sitemap and Crawl-Delay
    Enter the full URL to your sitemap.xml file and specify a crawl-delay in seconds if needed.
  5. Step 5: Copy or Download
    Use the "Copy Code" button to copy the text, or "Download" to save the `robots.txt` file directly. Place this file in the main (root) folder of your website.

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