# robots.txt Configuration

## 1. Overview

The system automatically generates a `robots.txt` file at the root of your tracking domain (e.g., `https://subdomain.yourdomain.com/robots.txt`). This file provides instructions to search engine crawlers regarding which parts of the site they are permitted to explore or index.

### 2. Interface Configuration

The behavior of the `robots.txt` file can be managed directly through the administration console under the "Search engine robots" section.

You can select one of three options from the dropdown menu:

#### A. Limited access (recommended)

This is the default configuration generated by the system. It allows access to essential technical resources while protecting the rest of the server's directory.

* Behavior: Specifically allows `.js` and `.html` files but disallows all other paths.
* File Content:

HTTP

```
User-agent: *
Allow: /*.js$
Allow: /*.js?*$
Allow: /*/js$
Allow: /*/js?*$
Allow: /*.html$
Allow: /*.html?*$
Disallow: /
```

#### B. Block

This option is used to strictly prevent any indexing or crawling of the tracking domain.

* Behavior: Crawlers are forbidden from visiting any part of the domain.
* File Content:

HTTP

```
User-agent: *
Disallow: /
```

#### C. Allow

This option removes all restrictions, making the entire domain accessible to crawlers.

* Behavior: All content is open for exploration and indexing.
* File Content:

HTTP

```
User-agent: *
Allow: /
```

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### 3. Options Summary

| **UI Option**  | **Robot Visibility**          | **Recommended Use Case**                                                      |
| -------------- | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Limited access | Partial (Scripts & HTML only) | Standard setup. Ensures technical functionality without unnecessary indexing. |
| Block          | None                          | High privacy requirements or restricted test environments.                    |
| Allow          | Full                          | Specific indexing needs or full transparency requirements.                    |

> Changes made in the online interface are applied dynamically to the `robots.txt` file at the root of the sub-domain.


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