Robots.txt Generator – Create Robots.txt Free
Generate a robots.txt file to control search engine crawling on your website.
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How to Use
- Choose whether to allow or disallow all crawlers.
- Add specific paths to block or allow.
- Include your sitemap URL.
- Download or copy the generated robots.txt.
Common Use Cases
- Creating a robots.txt for a new website launch
- Blocking admin or staging areas from search engine crawlers
- Directing crawlers to your sitemap for faster indexing
- Preventing crawling of internal search result pages
- Setting up crawl rules after a site migration
Helpful Information
How robots.txt works
The robots.txt file is placed at the root of your website and tells crawler software which pages or directories to crawl and which to skip. It is read by all major search engine crawlers including Googlebot, Bingbot, and others.
Important rules
Use Disallow to block paths and Allow to explicitly permit specific paths under blocked directories. The Sitemap directive tells crawlers where your XML sitemap is located. Always place your robots.txt at the domain root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is robots.txt mandatory?
No, but it helps control crawler behavior and prevents wasting crawl budget on unimportant pages.
Can robots.txt block all crawlers?
Yes — a Disallow: / rule blocks all crawlers from the entire site. Use with caution.
Is robots.txt mandatory?
No, but it helps control crawler behavior and prevents wasting crawl budget on unimportant pages.
Can robots.txt block all crawlers?
Yes — a Disallow: / rule blocks all crawlers from the entire site. Use with caution.