Is Robots.txt Generator free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited file generations. No registration, payment, or hidden limits required.

What is a robots.txt file used for?

A robots.txt file controls how search engine crawlers and bots access your website. It prevents indexing of private pages, admin areas, and duplicate content while directing bots to important resources like sitemaps.

Where do I upload the robots.txt file?

Upload robots.txt to your website's root directory (example.com/robots.txt). Use FTP, SSH, or your hosting control panel's file manager. It must be publicly accessible at the root level.

Can I block all search engines with robots.txt?

Yes. Set User-agent to * and Disallow to / to block all bots. However, use a robots.txt file with authentication instead to truly protect sensitive areas.

Do robots.txt rules apply to all bots?

Reputable search engines (Google, Bing) follow robots.txt rules. Bad bots and scrapers often ignore it. For true security, use .htaccess, password protection, or authentication.

How many rules can I add to robots.txt?

Technically unlimited, but Google recommends under 1MB file size. Practical limit is 100-200 rules before performance impacts. Keep it focused on essential directories.

Does robots.txt Generator work offline?

No, it requires internet connection. However, generated files can be edited offline in any text editor after download.

Is my data safe using this tool?

Yes. All generation happens in your browser with zero server uploads. Your robots.txt content never leaves your device or gets stored.

What's the difference between Disallow and Allow?

Disallow blocks crawlers from accessing specified paths. Allow creates exceptions, letting crawlers access specific pages within a disallowed directory (e.g., allowing /admin/public while blocking /admin).

How do I test if my robots.txt works?

Use Google Search Console's URL Inspection tool to check crawl access. Upload your file to the root, wait 24 hours for processing, then verify rules are applied correctly in your analytics.

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Generate a robots.txt file with a visual builder.

Rule 1

User-agent

Allow (one per line)

Disallow (one per line)

Sitemap URL

Crawl-delay (optional)

robots.txt

User-agent: *
Allow: /
Disallow: /admin

Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml

How to use Robots.txt Generator

Select Your Disallow Rules

Click the 'Add Rule' button in the left panel. Choose 'User-agent' dropdown and select the bot type (Googlebot, Bingbot, or *). Toggle the 'Disallow' switch and enter the directory path (e.g., /admin or /private). Repeat for multiple paths.

Configure Allow Exceptions

Click 'Add Allow Rule' beneath your disallow entries. This lets specific pages be crawled even if the parent directory is blocked. Enter exact paths like /admin/public-page/ in the text field.

Set Crawl Delay and Request Rate

Scroll to the 'Advanced Settings' section. Enter a numeric value in the 'Crawl-delay' field (recommended 1-5 seconds). Set 'Request-rate' to control requests per 30 seconds using the ratio format (e.g., 10/30).

Add Sitemap Location

Click the 'Sitemap' field at the bottom. Paste your complete sitemap URL (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml). This tells crawlers where to find all your indexed pages.

Preview and Download Your File

Check the live preview pane on the right showing your robots.txt syntax. Click the blue 'Download' button to save as robots.txt file. Upload to your website root directory via FTP or file manager.

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