Simple Robots.txt Generator: Create Clean, Effective Crawler Rules in Minutes

How to Create Your Robots.txt File

1. Enter your website's URL in the designated field
2. Select a user agent from the dropdown menu (Googlebot, Bingbot, All robots, or Custom)
3. Choose your directive type (Allow or Disallow)
4. Specify the path or directory you want to control
5. Optional: Add your sitemap URL
6. Optional: Set a crawl delay in seconds
7. Add any additional custom rules in the text area if needed
8. Click "Generate Robots.txt" to create your file

Who Should Use This Robots.txt Generator?

This tool is essential for:

• Website owners who need to control search engine crawling
• Developers setting up new websites
• SEO professionals managing multiple sites
• Content managers protecting sensitive content from indexing
• E-commerce sites managing product catalog crawling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a robots.txt file?

A robots.txt file is a text file that tells search engine crawlers which pages or sections of your website they can or cannot access.

Do I need technical knowledge to use this generator?

No, the tool is designed to be user-friendly with dropdown menus and clear input fields. You only need to know which parts of your website you want to allow or restrict.

Where should I place the generated robots.txt file?

The robots.txt file should be placed in your website's root directory (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/robots.txt).

Can I edit the generated robots.txt file later?

Yes, you can return to the generator to create a new version or manually edit the file using any text editor.

Is there a limit to how many rules I can add?

You can add multiple rules using the custom rules text area, though it's recommended to keep your robots.txt file concise and focused on essential directives.

Will this tool validate my existing robots.txt file?

This tool is designed for creating new robots.txt files. For validation, you should use dedicated robots.txt testing tools provided by search engines.