robots.txt Generator
Generate robots.txt files for search engine crawler control.
How to use
- Select user agents you want to target.
- Add allow and disallow paths.
- Specify the sitemap URL.
- Copy and upload the generated robots.txt.
About this tool
The robots.txt Generator creates a standards-compliant robots.txt file through a simple form. You can control which user agents access which paths, list sitemap URLs, and add crawl delay directives without memorizing the syntax.
Features
Multi user-agent support, allow and disallow rule builder, sitemap declaration, syntax validation, and direct download of the generated file. The preview panel shows the final output as you edit.
Use cases
Webmasters launching new sites, SEO consultants tightening crawl budgets, developers blocking staging environments, and content owners excluding private sections can all use this tool to produce safe directives.
Why this tool
Writing robots.txt by hand is error prone and a small mistake can deindex your whole site. The generator enforces correct syntax and lets you preview the file before deployment, reducing the risk of accidental SEO damage.
FAQ
- Where should I place robots.txt?
- Upload it to the root directory of your domain, for example https://example.com/robots.txt.
- Can I block specific crawlers?
- Yes, specify the user agent name and list the paths to disallow.
- Should I add the sitemap URL?
- Yes, adding the sitemap URL helps search engines discover all indexable pages.