Robots.txt Generator

Create robots.txt files with proper directives for search engines

Robots.txt Configuration

Configure your robots.txt directives

Directives

USER-AGENT
ALLOW
DISALLOW
DISALLOW
DISALLOW
CRAWL-DELAY

Common Templates

Quick templates for common use cases

Generated Robots.txt

Your robots.txt file ready for download

Configure directives and generate to see the robots.txt output

Robots.txt Guide

User-agent: Specifies which crawler the rules apply to (* for all)
Allow: Explicitly allows crawling of specific paths
Disallow: Prevents crawling of specific paths
Crawl-delay: Sets delay between requests (in seconds)
Sitemap: Points to your XML sitemap location

Free Robots.txt Generator Tool

Our free robots.txt generator tool helps you create proper robots.txt files for your website. Robots.txt files are essential for controlling how search engines crawl your website and can significantly impact your SEO performance.

What is a Robots.txt File?

A robots.txt file is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections of your website they can or cannot access. It's placed in the root directory of your website and follows a specific format that search engines understand.

Key Features

  • Easy Configuration: Simple interface to set up directives
  • Preset Templates: Quick templates for common use cases
  • Custom Directives: Add custom allow, disallow, and other directives
  • Instant Generation: Get your robots.txt file ready for upload
  • No Registration Required: Use the tool immediately without signing up

Common Use Cases

  • Allow all crawlers to access your site
  • Block access to admin areas and private content
  • Control crawling of API endpoints
  • Set crawl delays for server protection
  • Point to your XML sitemap

How to Use Your Generated Robots.txt

  1. Download the generated robots.txt file
  2. Upload it to your website's root directory (e.g., yourdomain.com/robots.txt)
  3. Test the file using Google Search Console's robots.txt tester
  4. Monitor your site's crawl statistics

Best Practices

  • Keep your robots.txt file simple and clear
  • Test your robots.txt file before deploying
  • Don't use robots.txt to hide sensitive information
  • Include your sitemap URL in robots.txt
  • Use appropriate crawl delays for large sites