Robots.txt Generator
Create a clean robots.txt file for your website by controlling crawler access, adding sitemap information and generating ready-to-use directives.
Generate your robots.txt to see the output here.
Keep rules intentional
Only block paths that you actually want crawlers to avoid. Review each directive before publishing it.
Add your sitemap
Include the canonical sitemap URL when you want to make the sitemap location explicit in your robots.txt file.
Test before publishing
Review the final directives carefully. An overly broad rule can prevent crawlers from accessing pages you intended to make available.
Robots.txt Generator FAQ
What is robots.txt?
robots.txt is a text file that can provide crawler instructions about which paths they may or may not request on a website.
Where should robots.txt be placed?
For a typical website, the robots.txt file is placed at the site’s root location, such as example.com/robots.txt.
Does robots.txt prevent a page from appearing in search results?
Not necessarily. Crawler access and search indexing are separate concepts, so robots.txt should not be treated as an indexing control mechanism by itself.
Can robots.txt protect private information?
No. robots.txt is not an access-control or security mechanism. Sensitive information should be protected using proper authentication and authorization controls.