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Robots.txt Generator

Build a valid robots.txt with user-agent rules and a sitemap line.

User-agent rules
Allow / Disallow
Sitemap
Rule group 1
Sitemap
Generated robots.txt
User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /private/

Build a valid robots.txt file with an easy rules builder

The Robots.txt Generator helps you create a correct robots.txt file without memorizing syntax. Add user-agent groups, specify allow and disallow paths, set an optional crawl delay, and include your sitemap line. The tool assembles a clean, valid file in real time that you can copy or download and drop straight into your website's root directory.

Robots.txt is the first file most search-engine crawlers request when they visit your site, and it controls which areas they may explore. Used well, it keeps low-value or private paths out of crawl queues, protects staging areas, conserves crawl budget on large sites, and points bots to your sitemap so new content gets discovered faster. Used carelessly, a single stray rule can hide your whole site from search.

This builder reduces that risk by structuring rules into clear groups and generating well-formed output you can review before publishing. Whether you run a small blog, a busy store, or a large content platform, you can define exactly how different crawlers behave. Everything is generated locally in your browser with no signup, so your site structure stays private.

Why use Robots.txt Generator?

Guided rules builder

Add user-agent groups and allow or disallow paths without writing raw syntax.

Sitemap and crawl delay

Include a sitemap reference and optional crawl-delay directive with a click.

Copy or download

Export a ready-to-upload robots.txt file or copy it to your clipboard.

Valid, readable output

Generates cleanly grouped, standards-compliant rules you can review first.

How to use Robots.txt Generator

  1. 1

    Add a user-agent group

    Choose all crawlers or target a specific bot like Googlebot for the group.

  2. 2

    Set allow and disallow paths

    List the URL paths that bots should skip or be permitted to crawl.

  3. 3

    Add your sitemap

    Include the full URL of your XML sitemap so crawlers can find it.

  4. 4

    Review the output

    Check the generated file preview to confirm the rules read as intended.

  5. 5

    Copy or download

    Save the file as robots.txt and upload it to your site's root directory.

Common use cases

Block admin and staging areas

Keep dashboards, login pages, and test directories out of search crawls.

Point crawlers to your sitemap

Speed up discovery of new pages by referencing your XML sitemap.

Manage crawl budget

Stop bots wasting requests on faceted or duplicate URLs on large sites.

Tailor rules per bot

Give search engines access while restricting aggressive scrapers.

Worked example: Allowing Googlebot, blocking a staging path

A shop generated a robots.txt that allowed `/` and disallowed `/checkout` and `/cart` noise, plus a `Sitemap:` line. They did not Disallow all of `/` and then wonder why they vanished from search. They deployed the file to the site root themselves.

They remembered robots.txt is not authentication. `/secret/` in Disallow still fetches if you know the URL.

Limitations

When not to use Robots.txt Generator

Features at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What is a robots.txt file and why do I need one?

A robots.txt file lives at the root of your website and tells search-engine crawlers which parts of your site they may or may not access. It helps you keep private or duplicate areas out of search results, manage crawl budget on large sites, and point crawlers to your sitemap for faster discovery.

How do the allow and disallow rules work?

A Disallow line tells the specified user-agent not to crawl a path, while an Allow line grants access, useful for permitting a single file inside an otherwise blocked folder. Paths are matched from the start of the URL, and the most specific matching rule wins for well-behaved crawlers like Googlebot.

Can I set different rules for different bots?

Yes. The generator lets you create separate rule groups, each beginning with a User-agent line that names a specific bot such as Googlebot or Bingbot, or an asterisk to match all crawlers. This is handy when you want to give search engines full access but block aggressive scrapers or specific tools.

Does robots.txt guarantee pages stay out of Google?

No. Robots.txt only requests that compliant crawlers skip a path, and a blocked URL can still appear in results if other pages link to it. To reliably keep a page out of the index, use a noindex meta tag or password protection instead of, or in addition to, robots.txt.

Where do I put the generated robots.txt file?

The file must be named exactly robots.txt and placed in the root directory of your domain so it is reachable at yoursite.com/robots.txt. Use the download button to save the file, then upload it to your web server's root. Crawlers check this exact location automatically.

Your privacy matters

Robots.txt Generator is designed to run in your web browser. File and text tools process bytes in memory on your device rather than uploading them to a ToolsGuru converter API. Network requests you still see are the page itself, analytics, and ads — not a copy of your document sitting in our logs. How we process files, and how to check.

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