Hello,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re facing a robots.txt issue. If you’re not using Yoast and encountering this problem, it might be related to Rank Math.
To resolve the robots.txt issue, please follow these steps:
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Check if your robots.txt file is available at https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/edit-robots-txt-1.jpg If it’s accessible, you can safely ignore the error.
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If you’re using Rank Math, it creates a virtual robots.txt file that you can handle through the WordPress dashboard. You don’t need a physical robots.txt file in your website’s root folder.
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If you’re unable to edit your robots.txt file, it could be due to:
- Presence of a physical robots.txt file in the root folder. You can remove this file via FTP or cPanel File Manager.
- Another plugin creating the robots.txt file. Disable the plugin responsible.
- Permission issues on the web server. Contact your web host for assistance.
For more detailed information on fixing common robots.txt issues with Rank Math, you can refer to this knowledgebase article.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you promptly.
Thank you for reaching out with your concern. We’re here to help you with any SEO issues you encounter.
Closing spiel: Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance or have any more questions.
Sources:
Common robots.txt Issues & How to Fix Them » Rank Math
I Can’t Edit My Website’s Robots.txt » Rank Math
How to Fix the ‘Blocked Due to Other 4xx Issue’ Error » Rank Math
Why Google Hasn’t Indexed Your Post, Page, and/or Website? » Rank Math
Hello,
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