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From the tool guide: common questions about Robots.txt Generator
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
What is robots.txt?
A text file that tells search engine crawlers which parts of a site they may crawl.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes robots.txt stop pages appearing in Google?
Not always. Blocked pages can still be indexed if linked elsewhere; use noindex to remove them.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upShould I block AI crawlers?
It is your choice; many sites now disallow AI training bots.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat does Disallow: / do?
It blocks the entire site for the chosen crawler.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
A robots.txt file sits at the root of your website and tells crawlers which pages or folders they may or may not fetch. A well-made file keeps crawlers away from admin pages, search results and duplicate content, saves crawl budget for the pages that matter and points bots to your XML sitemap.
How to use it, step by step
- Choose the user-agent (all bots or a specific one).
- List paths to disallow and allow.
- Add your sitemap URL.
- Copy or download the file and upload it to your site root.
Tips from the guide
- Place the file at https://yourdomain.com/robots.txt.
- Never block CSS and JavaScript files that Google needs to render pages.
- Use noindex, not robots.txt, to remove pages from search results.
- Test your file after uploading.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Blocking the whole site with Disallow: / by accident.
- Thinking robots.txt hides sensitive pages — it is publicly readable.
- Blocking a page that also carries a noindex tag, so Google never sees it.
Who uses it
- SEO professionals. Manage crawl budget on large sites.
- Website owners. Keep private and duplicate pages out of search.
- Developers. Ship a correct robots.txt with every launch.
How to ask a question people can answer
A good thread on the Robots.txt Generator saves everyone time. Start with a title that names the exact problem, such as the input you used, the result you expected and the result you got. A title like “Not working” is hard to answer, while a title with the specifics gets replies quickly.
- Say what you tried. List the steps you followed and any settings you changed, so replies do not repeat what you already did.
- Share a small example. A short sample input and the output you saw is worth more than a long description. Remove anything private first.
- Mention your setup. Your device, browser and whether you are on a phone or a computer can explain many odd results.
- One question per thread. Separate topics get clearer answers and are easier to find later with the search box above.
- Come back and reply. If a suggestion worked, say so and upvote it, and if you found the fix yourself, post it for the next person.
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