Robots.txt Generator
Create robots.txt files easily with our visual generator. Choose from presets (Allow All, Block All), add custom rules for specific crawlers, include sitemap URLs, and set crawl delays. Download or copy your file instantly.
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Additional Options
User-agent: * Allow: /
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How to Use
Choose a preset or start custom
Select 'Allow All' to let all bots crawl everything, 'Block All' to prevent all crawling, or 'Custom' to create specific rules.
Add crawling rules
Create rules for specific user agents (Googlebot, Bingbot, etc.) and add Allow or Disallow paths for each.
Configure additional options
Add your sitemap URL so search engines can find all your pages, and optionally set a crawl delay.
Download or copy your file
Copy the generated robots.txt content or download it as a file. Upload it to your website's root directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I place my robots.txt file?
The robots.txt file must be placed in the root directory of your domain. For example, if your site is example.com, the file should be accessible at example.com/robots.txt. It won't work in subdirectories.
What is the crawl-delay directive?
Crawl-delay tells bots to wait a specified number of seconds between requests. While Google ignores this directive, Bing and other crawlers respect it. Use it if your server is being overwhelmed by crawler requests.
Can robots.txt block pages from appearing in search results?
No, robots.txt only prevents crawling, not indexing. If other sites link to a blocked page, it may still appear in search results (without a description). Use the 'noindex' meta tag to prevent indexing.
Should I block CSS and JavaScript files?
No, Google recommends allowing access to CSS and JavaScript files. Blocking them prevents Google from rendering your pages properly, which can hurt your search rankings. Only block truly private resources.