Robots.txt Generator
Generate a valid robots.txt file for your website in seconds. Choose whether to allow or block crawlers, add custom Allow and Disallow rules for specific user-agents, block common paths like admin or checkout, and include one or more sitemap URLs. The live preview updates as you configure, and validation highlights any issues before you download. Everything runs in your browser — no URLs, rules, or generated content are stored.
Read the guide: How to create a robots.txt filerobots.txt is not a security mechanism.
Do not use robots.txt to protect confidential information. A robots.txt file tells compliant crawlers what they should not crawl, but it does not prevent people from accessing a URL directly.
Website Details
Crawler Access
Common Block Options
Custom Crawler Rules
Sitemap
Generated robots.txt
# robots.txt generated by SolveWithTools.com User-agent: * Allow: /
Validation
- Sitemap is enabled but no sitemap URL is provided. Adding your XML sitemap can help crawlers discover your site's URLs.
- robots.txt is not a security mechanism. Do not use it to protect confidential information.
Your configuration is processed in your browser. No website URLs, custom rules, or generated content are sent to our analytics or stored on our servers.
How the Robots.txt Generator works
- Enter your website URL and choose whether to allow or block crawlers.
- Select common paths to block, or add custom Allow and Disallow rules for specific user-agents.
- Include your XML sitemap URL so crawlers can discover your site's URLs.
- Review the live preview and validation, then download your robots.txt file.
See also: SERP Preview, Meta Title & Description Checker, Open Graph Preview and XML Sitemap Generator.
Useful tips
- Place your robots.txt file at the root of your website so it is accessible at https://example.com/robots.txt.
- Use robots.txt to control crawling, not indexing. To prevent a page from appearing in search results, use the noindex directive on the page instead.
- Do not use robots.txt to protect confidential information. It tells compliant crawlers what to avoid, but does not prevent people from accessing a URL directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is robots.txt?+
robots.txt is a plain-text file placed at the root of your website that tells search engine crawlers which pages or directories they should or should not crawl. It uses a simple set of directives like User-agent, Allow, Disallow and Sitemap.
How do I create a robots.txt file?+
Enter your website URL, choose whether to allow or block crawlers, add any directories you want to exclude, and include your sitemap URL. Review the generated file, download it, and upload it to the root directory of your website.
Where do I upload robots.txt?+
Upload your robots.txt file to the root directory of your website. It should be accessible at a URL like https://example.com/robots.txt. Only one robots.txt file per website is recognised, and it must be at the root.
What does User-agent mean?+
User-agent refers to the search engine crawler or bot that the rule applies to. An asterisk (*) means the rule applies to all crawlers. You can also target specific crawlers like Googlebot or Bingbot.
What does Disallow mean?+
Disallow tells crawlers not to crawl a specific path on your website. For example, Disallow: /admin/ requests that crawlers do not crawl pages under the /admin/ directory.
What does Allow mean?+
Allow tells crawlers that they may crawl a specific path. This is useful when you want to allow access to a specific directory while disallowing a broader one.
Should I add my sitemap to robots.txt?+
Adding your XML sitemap URL to robots.txt helps search engines discover all the URLs on your site. It is optional but recommended for most websites.
Does robots.txt prevent Google from indexing a page?+
No. robots.txt controls crawling, not indexing. If a page is blocked by robots.txt but is linked to from other pages, Google may still index the URL without crawling it. To prevent indexing, use the noindex directive on the page itself.
Is robots.txt a security feature?+
No. robots.txt is not a security mechanism. It tells compliant crawlers what they should not crawl, but it does not prevent people from accessing a URL directly. Do not use robots.txt to protect confidential information.
Can I block all search engines with robots.txt?+
Yes. Setting Disallow: / for all user-agents requests that all compliant crawlers avoid your entire site. However, this does not guarantee that your pages will not appear in search results, as pages may still be indexed without being crawled.
Is Robots.txt Generator free?+
The tool is usage-limited rather than unlimited free. You get a limited number of free downloads per day, and your allowance is checked before each download. Live preview, editing and copying are free. For more downloads and higher usage limits, upgrade to Pro.
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