Robots.txt Generator

Create custom crawler directive rules to instruct search engine bots on how to crawl your website effectively.

Default Access Rule

Crawl-Delay (Optional) Seconds bots should wait between requests to save server resource load.

XML Sitemap URL (Optional)

Specific Directories to Block (Optional) Enter one directory path per line. Only applies if Default Access is set to 'Allow'.

Generated Output

Why is a Robots.txt File Important for Technical SEO?

The robots.txt file is a standard text file placed in your website's root directory that instructs automated search engine crawlers (such as Googlebot or Bingbot) which pages or directories they are allowed or forbidden to access. Proper configuration preserves your crawl budget, prevents the indexing of duplicate or private administrative directories, and safeguards sensitive assets.

Best Practices for Deployment

Ensure your robots.txt file is always uploaded directly to the primary root folder of your domain (e.g., https://cloudseo.cloud/robots.txt). Always include your absolute XML sitemap URL at the bottom of the configuration file to help bots discover all your published pages seamlessly.