Robots.txt Generator

Default Access (User-agent: *)

Allow All Except Restricted Disallow All (Except Specifically Allowed Bots)

Crawler Delay (Optional)

Set delay between requests (applied to User-agent: *): No Delay 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 60 seconds 120 seconds

Restricted Directories (Disallowed for *)

Enter paths relative to the root (must include a trailing slash “/”, e.g., /admin/). Click ‘×’ to remove.

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Add Directory Input

Sitemap (Optional)

Full Sitemap URL:

Specific Search Robot Access (Overrides Default if Different)

Configure access for specific search engines. Settings only appear in robots.txt if they differ from the ‘Default Access’.

Generated robots.txt

Create robots.txt Download robots.txt

Take Control: Your Easy Guide to Generating Robots.txt Files

Ever felt a bit lost dealing with your website’s robots.txt file? You know it’s important – it’s the instruction manual you give search engines and other web crawlers telling them where they can and can’t go on your site. Get it wrong, and you might accidentally block important pages from search results or let bots crawl areas you’d rather keep private.

Manually writing a robots.txt file isn’t exactly rocket science, but it can be fiddly. Remembering the right syntax (Allow, Disallow, User-agent), making sure you’ve got the slashes right, and testing it all takes time and care. One small typo could cause big headaches.

That’s why we built a handy Robots.txt Generator – a simple tool designed to take the guesswork out of the process. Whether you’re a seasoned web pro or just getting started, you can create a properly formatted, effective robots.txt file in just a few minutes.

Let’s dive into what makes this tool so useful and how easy it is to get started.

Why Use This Generator? (Hint: It Makes Life Easier)

Instead of wrestling with text editors and syntax guides, our generator gives you a clear, straightforward interface. Here’s what you can do:

• Set the Ground Rules Easily: Right at the top, decide the default behavior for all web crawlers (User-agent: *). Do you want to allow them everywhere by default (except specific areas you list later), or block them all by default (and only allow specific bots)? Just pick an option.
• Tell Bots How Fast to Go: If you’re worried about crawlers hitting your site too hard and slowing it down, you can add a “Crawl-delay.” This asks bots (that respect the directive) to wait a certain number of seconds between requests. It’s a simple dropdown selection.  
• Keep Crawlers Out of Specific Areas: Got admin sections, temporary folders, or private directories you don’t want indexed? Simply type in the paths (like /admin/ or /private-files/). The tool makes sure they’re formatted correctly with the Disallow: rule. You can add as many as you need and easily remove them with a click.
• Point Bots to Your Sitemap: Your sitemap helps search engines find all your important pages. Just paste the full URL of your sitemap (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml), and the tool will add the necessary line to your robots.txt file.  
• Give VIP Instructions to Specific Bots: Sometimes, the default rules aren’t enough. Maybe you want to block all bots by default but specifically allow Googlebot. Or perhaps allow everyone except one particular bot you want to block entirely. The generator lists common bots (Google, Bing, etc.), letting you set specific ‘Allow’ or ‘Disallow’ rules just for them. These specific rules act like special instructions, overriding the general default only for that particular bot.
• See It Before You Use It: As you make selections, the tool generates a live preview of what your robots.txt file will look like. No surprises – you see the exact text instantly.
• Grab Your File Instantly: Once you’re happy with the preview, just hit the “Create robots.txt” button (if you haven’t already) and then click “Download robots.txt”. You’ll get a ready-to-upload text file. Simple as that.

How to Use the Robots.txt Generator: Step-by-Step

Getting your file is incredibly straightforward:

1. Choose Default Access: Select whether you want to generally Allow or Disallow all crawlers (User-agent: *). Most public sites start with Allow.
2. Set Crawl Delay (Optional): If needed, choose a delay time from the dropdown menu. If not, leave it at “No Delay.”
3. List Restricted Directories: Type in the paths you want to block from all crawlers (remember the leading and trailing slashes, like /wp-admin/). Use the “Add Directory Input” button for more lines, and the ‘×’ button to remove any you don’t need.
4. Add Sitemap URL (Optional): If you have an XML sitemap, paste its full URL into the designated field. Make sure it starts with http:// or https://.  
5. Configure Specific Bots (Optional): Look through the list of common search robots. If you need to give one a different instruction than your default setting (e.g., block Googlebot even if the default is Allow, or vice-versa), just select ‘Allow’ or ‘Disallow’ next to its name. Remember: You only need to change these if you want them to behave differently from the default rule.
6. Generate and Preview: Click the “Create robots.txt” button. The text area below will fill up with your generated robots.txt content. Take a quick look to make sure it matches what you intended.
7. Download: Happy with the preview? The “Download robots.txt” button should now be active. Click it, save the file, and you’re ready to upload it to the root directory of your website.

Take Control, Save Time

Managing how search engines interact with your site is essential, but it shouldn’t be a chore. Our Robots.txt Generator is designed to give you precise control with minimal effort. You avoid syntax errors, see exactly what you’re getting, and have a ready-to-use file in minutes.  

Give it a try and spend less time worrying about robots.txt rules and more time building great content!