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    Robots.txt GeneratorFree Online Developer Tool

    Robots.txt Generator is a free online developer tool. Generate a valid robots.txt file to control search engine crawler access to your website.

    Rule Set 1
    Global Settings
    Sitemap and host directives
    Generated robots.txt
    Place this file at your domain root
    User-agent: *
Allow: /
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /private/
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    InstantInstant
    Any DeviceAny Device
    Free ForeverFree Forever
    How to useHow to use & Tips

    Steps

    1. 1Configure user-agent rules (use * for all crawlers, or specify a bot like Googlebot)
    2. 2Add Allow paths for directories you want crawlers to access
    3. 3Add Disallow paths for directories you want to block from crawlers
    4. 4Set an optional crawl delay to control how fast bots crawl your site
    5. 5Add your sitemap URL so search engines can find all your pages
    6. 6Copy the generated robots.txt and place it at your domain root

    Use Cases

    • -Prevent search engines from indexing admin panels, login pages, and other private areas of your website.
    • -Use crawl-delay directives to control how frequently bots crawl your site, preserving server resources.
    • -Include your sitemap URL in robots.txt so search engines can easily discover and index all your pages.
    • -Create separate rule sets for specific bots like AhrefsBot or SemrushBot to control third-party crawler access.

    About Robots.txt Generator

    Everything you need to know about this tool and how to get the most out of it.

    What is Robots.txt Generator?

    What is Robots.txt Generator?

    A robots.txt file is a text file placed at the root of your website that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections they can or cannot access. It follows the Robots Exclusion Protocol and is one of the first files search engines check when crawling your site.
    How Robots.txt Generator Works

    How Robots.txt Generator Works

    Configure user-agent rules for specific crawlers or all bots (*). Add Allow paths for directories you want crawlers to access, and Disallow paths for areas to block. Set an optional crawl delay to throttle bot requests. Add your sitemap URL for easy discovery. Copy the generated content and save it as robots.txt at your domain root.
    Why Use Robots.txt Generator?

    Why Use Robots.txt Generator?

    A properly configured robots.txt file helps manage your crawl budget, prevents indexing of private or duplicate content, and guides search engines to your most important pages. It's an essential part of technical SEO that ensures crawlers spend their time on content that matters.
    Tips

    Tips & Best Practices

    • 1Always test your robots.txt with Google Search Console's robots.txt tester before deploying
    • 2robots.txt is a guideline — malicious bots may ignore it. Use server-level controls for true security
    • 3An empty Disallow directive (Disallow:) means the crawler can access everything
    • 4Place your robots.txt at the root domain — it cannot be in a subdirectory

    Frequently Asked Questions