Robots.txt Generator
Create and customize your robots.txt file to control how search engines crawl your website. Add common directives and custom rules to manage your site's accessibility.
Generated Robots.txt
# Generated by Robots.txt Generator
User-agent: *
Allow: /
About Robots.txt
What is Robots.txt?
Robots.txt is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or files they can or can't access on your site. It's an important part of your site's SEO strategy.
Common Directives
- User-agent: Specifies which search engine the rule applies to
- Allow: Permits access to specified paths
- Disallow: Prevents access to specified paths
- Sitemap: Indicates the location of your sitemap
- Crawl-delay: Specifies how long to wait between requests
Security Best Practices
- Protect Sensitive Areas: Block access to admin, login, and private areas
- Hide System Files: Prevent crawling of configuration and system files
- Block Temporary Files: Exclude cache, temp, and backup files
- Use Specific Rules: Be precise with your paths and patterns
- Regular Updates: Keep your robots.txt current with site changes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Incorrect Syntax: Always use proper directive format
- Over-blocking: Don't accidentally block important content
- Missing Wildcards: Use * for all crawlers when needed
- Incorrect Paths: Use proper URL path format
- Case Sensitivity: Be consistent with path case
Best Practices
- Keep it Simple: Use clear, straightforward rules
- Test Your Rules: Verify rules work as intended
- Include Sitemap: Help crawlers find your content
- Regular Review: Update rules as your site evolves
- Monitor Crawling: Check search console for issues
Robots.txt generated!