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Robots.txt Generator

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Generate robots.txt files for your website with customizable rules for search engine crawlers. Control which pages bots can access and set crawl delays.

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Crawler Rules

Rule #1

Sitemap URLs

Generated robots.txt

Key Features

Generate robots.txt files with multiple user agents
Add allow and disallow rules for precise control
Set crawl delays for different bots
Include multiple sitemap URLs
Real-time preview of generated robots.txt
Download robots.txt file directly
Copy to clipboard functionality
Common paths and user agents suggestions

Use Cases

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SEO optimization for websites
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Preventing search engines from indexing private content
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Controlling crawler behavior on development sites
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Setting appropriate crawl rates for server resources
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Managing access for different search engine bots
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Including sitemaps for better indexing

Pro Tips

Use '*' as user-agent for all crawlers
Start with restrictive rules and add allowances as needed
Include your XML sitemap URL for better crawling
Test your robots.txt with Google's robots.txt tester
Remember that robots.txt is a suggestion, not a guarantee
Use crawl-delay to prevent overloading your server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a robots.txt file?

A robots.txt file tells search engine crawlers which pages or files they can or cannot access on your site. It's placed in the root directory of your website.

Do all crawlers respect robots.txt?

Most legitimate search engines respect robots.txt, but it's not a security measure. Malicious bots or scrapers may ignore it. Use proper authentication for sensitive content.

What's the difference between Allow and Disallow?

Disallow tells crawlers not to access certain paths. Allow can override Disallow rules for specific sub-paths within a disallowed directory.

How do I test my robots.txt file?

You can use tools like Google's Search Console robots.txt tester, or various online robots.txt validators to check your file.

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