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Robots.txt Generator

Generate a robots.txt file to control search engine crawling. Set allow/disallow rules and sitemap location.

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About This Free Online Robots.txt Generator

Our free online robots.txt generator creates a valid robots.txt file that tells search engine crawlers which parts of your site they can access. Choose to allow or block all crawlers, add specific disallow paths, set a crawl-delay, and point to your sitemap. The tool outputs a properly formatted robots.txt ready to upload to your site root. Correct crawler rules help search engines index your important pages and skip the rest. All generation runs in your browser.

Features of Our Robots.txt Generator

  • Allow or block all crawlers with one toggle
  • Add custom disallow and allow paths
  • Optional crawl-delay and sitemap URL
  • Valid, copy-ready robots.txt output
  • Live results as you type
  • 100% private — browser-only processing

How to Use the Robots.txt Generator

The Robots.txt Generator works right in your browser — no signup, no installation. Follow these steps:

  1. Choose whether to allow or disallow all crawlers by default.
  2. Add any paths you want to block, one per line.
  3. Optionally set a crawl-delay and your sitemap URL.
  4. Copy or download the robots.txt and place it at your site root.

Frequently Asked Questions About Robots.txt Generator

Where do I put the robots.txt file?

It must live at the root of your domain, for example https://example.com/robots.txt. Crawlers always look for it there; it will not work in a subfolder.

Does robots.txt block pages from Google?

Robots.txt asks crawlers not to crawl certain paths, but it does not guarantee a page stays out of search results. To reliably keep a page out of the index, use a noindex meta tag instead.

Should I list my sitemap in robots.txt?

Yes. Adding a Sitemap: line pointing to your sitemap URL helps search engines discover all your pages efficiently. This tool includes that line when you provide a sitemap URL.

Why Choose the Robots.txt Generator?

The Robots.txt Generator helps you ship correct, search-ready markup in seconds. It builds valid output in your browser, follows current standards, and lets you copy the result straight into your site — no account and no data sent anywhere.

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