Robots.txt Generator
Build a clean robots.txt with your sitemap reference and crawl rules — no syntax mistakes, no guesswork.
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Choose a crawl mode and we'll generate a valid robots.txt with your sitemap reference and any blocked paths.
Result quality tips
- Keep your production site crawlable — only block private or duplicate paths.
- Always include a Sitemap: line so crawlers can find your URLs.
- Use 'Block entire site' only for staging or pre-launch environments.
What it does
Builds a valid robots.txt with your crawl rules and a sitemap reference, so you avoid syntax mistakes that block the wrong pages.
How to use it
- 1Enter your domain and choose a crawl mode.
- 2Add any paths you want to block, one per line.
- 3Copy the output to robots.txt at your site root.
Use cases
- Setting up robots.txt for a new launch.
- Blocking staging or private paths from crawlers.
- Adding a sitemap reference for faster discovery.
Related guides & resources
Frequently asked questions
No. It's a crawl directive, not a security or noindex control. To keep a page out of search, use a noindex meta tag or proper authentication.
At your site root, e.g. https://example.com/robots.txt. It must be reachable at that exact path.
It helps search engines discover all of your important URLs quickly, especially on new or large sites.
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