Robots.txt Generator

Create robots.txt to control how search engines crawl your website

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Generate robots.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

A robots.txt file is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or files the crawler can or can't request from your site. This is used mainly to avoid overloading your site with requests and to keep certain pages private from search engines.

A robots.txt file helps you manage crawler traffic and prevent sensitive content from being indexed. It's particularly important for large websites to prevent server overload and ensure efficient crawling of important pages.

The robots.txt file must be placed in the root directory of your website (e.g., https://example.com/robots.txt). This is the standard location where search engine crawlers look for the file.

You should update your robots.txt file whenever you make significant changes to your website structure, add new sections that need to be protected, or modify your crawling preferences. It's good practice to review it periodically, at least every few months.