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Free Robots.txt Generator

Control which bots crawl your site and protect sensitive folders.

1. Default Settings (All Robots)
2. XML Sitemap
3. Block Specific Bots (Check to Block)
4. Restricted Directories

Enter paths to block (one per line). Start with a slash (e.g., /wp-admin/).

Your Robots.txt File:

Save this text as a file named robots.txt and upload it to your root directory.

What is a Robots.txt File?

A robots.txt file is a simple text file that lives in the root directory of your website. It acts as a “Gatekeeper,” giving instructions to web robots (also known as crawlers or spiders) about which pages they can and cannot visit.

The Technoloft Robots.txt Generator allows you to create this file safely without needing to write code manually. It is essential for:

  • Saving Crawl Budget: Preventing Google from wasting time on useless pages like admin panels or temporary files.
  • Privacy: Keeping specific folders (like /cgi-bin/ or /private/) hidden from public search results.
  • Server Load: Blocking aggressive bots that slow down your server speed.

Common Directives Explained

  • User-agent: Defines which bot the rule applies to. Using * means “All Bots.”
  • Disallow: Tells the bot “Do NOT visit this path.”
  • Allow: Used to allow access to a sub-folder within a blocked parent folder.
  • Sitemap: Tells bots exactly where to find your XML Sitemap for faster indexing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I upload the robots.txt file?
You must upload the file to the root directory of your website so it is accessible at yourdomain.com/robots.txt. If you are using WordPress, you can often edit this file using plugins like RankMath or Yoast without FTP access.
Can I use this to hide my site from Google?
Yes. If you select “Disallow All” in the generator, it will create the rule Disallow: /. This tells all search engines to ignore your entire website. This is useful for development sites or private portals.
What happens if I don’t have a robots.txt file?
If you don’t have one, search engines assume they have permission to crawl and index everything on your site. This isn’t necessarily bad, but it gives you less control over your SEO.