Create optimized robots.txt files in seconds
Configure search engine crawler rules, disallow private directories, and add sitemap links.
About This Tool
Robots.txt Generator gives webmasters and developers an interactive interface to build robots.txt files that guide Googlebot, Bingbot, and AI crawlers on what pages to index.
Key Features
AI bot blocking toggle (GPTBot, CCBot, ClaudeBot)
Multi-path allow/disallow configuration
Sitemap and crawl-delay directives
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How to Use
- 1Select your default crawler policy (Allow or Disallow).
- 2Enter paths you wish to disallow or allow specifically.
- 3Add your sitemap URL and optional crawl delay.
- 4Toggle AI bot blocking if desired and copy the generated robots.txt.
Why Use ToolSnippet Robots.txt Generator?
Prevents indexing of private staging directories, admin pages, and APIs.
Includes one-click blocking of common AI scraping bots.
Valid syntax guaranteed according to standard Robots Exclusion Protocol.
Tips for Best Results
- Always test your robots.txt file in Google Search Console after uploading
- Remember that robots.txt paths are case-sensitive
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the robots.txt file be placed?
Upload the generated file to the root directory of your domain (e.g. https://example.com/robots.txt).
Can robots.txt hide sensitive pages from users?
No. Robots.txt is publicly readable. Sensitive pages should always be protected by authentication.
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