Robots.txt Generator

Default - All Robots are:	Allowed Refused
Crawl-Delay:	Default - No Delay 5 Seconds 10 Seconds 20 Seconds 60 seconds 120 Seconds
Sitemap: (leave blank if you don't have)
Search Robots:	Google	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Google Image	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Google Mobile	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	MSN Search	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Yahoo	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Yahoo MM	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Yahoo Blogs	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Ask/Teoma	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	GigaBlast	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	DMOZ Checker	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Nutch	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Alexa/Wayback	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Baidu	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	Naver	Same as Default Allowed Refused
	MSN PicSearch	Same as Default Allowed Refused
Restricted Directories:	The path is relative to root and must contain a trailing slash "/"

Now, Create 'robots.txt' file at your root directory. Copy above text and paste into the text file.

About Robots.txt Generator

The robots.txt file is a critical component of technical SEO that controls how search engines crawl your website. Rank Zest's robots.txt generator helps you create properly formatted files that protect private pages, conserve crawl budget, and optimize indexing. By directing search engines away from duplicate content, admin pages, and resource files, you ensure crawlers focus on your most important content.

A well-configured robots.txt file prevents indexing errors, duplicate content issues, and wasted crawl resources. Our generator provides templates for common scenarios and allows customization for specific needs. Whether you're blocking entire sections or allowing specific bots, proper robots.txt implementation is essential for effective SEO management.

How to Use This Tool

1. Select your crawling preferences (allow or block specific directories)
2. Specify directories to block or allow using the form fields
3. Add any custom rules for specific search engine bots
4. Click "Generate Robots.txt" to create your file
5. Download and upload to your website root directory (www.yoursite.com/robots.txt)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I block admin pages from search engines?
A: Yes! Always block admin areas, login pages, and sensitive directories in your robots.txt file to prevent them from appearing in search results and protect your site security.

Q: Will robots.txt block pages that are already indexed?
A: No. Robots.txt prevents future crawling but doesn't remove already-indexed pages. To remove indexed pages, use noindex tags and request removal through Google Search Console.