Does robots.txt block pages from the internet?

No - it only gives instructions to crawlers. It is not a security feature.

Should I include a sitemap line?

Yes - linking your sitemap from robots.txt helps search engines discover it more easily.

Utility tools

Robots.txt Generator

Create a clean robots.txt file with sitemap and crawl rules.

PrivateInstantBrowser based

Site URL

Preset

Preview user-agent

Blocked paths

Ready

Sitemap line

Sitemap line uses a full site URL.

Admin area is blocked from crawlers.

Why this version is safer

This builder is designed like a launch checklist, not only a file generator. It warns about crawl waste and helps you avoid exposing paths that rarely belong in search.

Generated robots.txt

Preview for all crawlers

User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /api/
Disallow: /staging

Sitemap: https://utiltools.pro/sitemap.xml

Robots.txt is a crawler instruction file, not a security layer. Sensitive paths still need proper protection on the server.

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