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Instantly create a robots.txt file to guide search engine crawlers (like Googlebot) and block access to sensitive administrative areas of your site. Generate the file, then upload it to your website's root directory.

Why Do You Need a Robots.txt File?

A robots.txt file is a standard text file that tells web crawlers and spiders which pages or sections of your site they should or shouldn't request. It is the first place search engines look when visiting a domain.

While it doesn't prevent humans from accessing a page, it is crucial for SEO. It helps prevent crawling of duplicate content, keeps internal search results out of Google, and ensures crawlers don't waste their budget on low-value admin pages.

Default Crawler Access

Specific Path Exclusions

Sitemap (Optional)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a robots.txt file do?+
It is a text file placed at the root of your website (e.g., yoursite.com/robots.txt) that gives instructions to search engine crawlers. It tells them which pages they are allowed to scan and index, and which they should ignore (like admin panels or internal search pages).
Is robots.txt a security feature?+
No. A robots.txt file is a public document and a courtesy request to 'good' bots (like Googlebot). Malicious scrapers, hackers, and bad bots will simply ignore the file. To actually secure administrative or private pages, you must use proper Authentication (passwords) and Firewall rules.
Where should I upload my robots.txt file?+
The file must be named exactly 'robots.txt' and placed in the top-level root directory of your website. For example, if your domain is 'example.com', the file must be accessible at 'https://example.com/robots.txt'. Placing it in a subfolder will not work.
What is a sitemap and why include it in robots.txt?+
An XML Sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on your site to help search engines discover them. Including the URL to your sitemap at the bottom of your robots.txt file makes it incredibly easy for any crawler to find your site's structure immediately.
Can robots.txt remove a page that is already in Google?+
Generally, no. If a page is already indexed by Google, adding it to robots.txt will stop Google from crawling it again, but it might still appear in search results (though often without a description). To properly remove a page from Google, use the 'noindex' meta tag on the page itself.