How to configure robots.txt to allow everything?

@cameron_walter 

To configure the robots.txt file to allow everything, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the robots.txt file: Navigate to the root directory of your website and locate the robots.txt file. If the file does not exist, create a new file and name it "robots.txt".
2. Add user-agent directive: Specify the user-agent(s) for which you want to allow access. User-agents refer to different search engine crawlers that visit your website. To allow access to all user-agents, use the "*" symbol, which represents a wildcard. Example: User-agent: *
3. Allow all folders and files: By default, all folders and files are allowed to be accessed by search engine crawlers. However, if you want to explicitly mention, you can use the "Disallow" directive as an empty value for all folders and files. Example: Disallow:
4. Save the changes: Once you have added the user-agent and disallow directives, save the robots.txt file.
5. Upload the file to the server: If you have created a new file, upload it to the root directory of your website using FTP or any hosting control panel.
6. Test the robots.txt file: To ensure that your robots.txt file is configured correctly, you can use the robots.txt testing tool provided by Google Search Console. It allows you to validate the syntax and see how search engine crawlers interpret your robots.txt file.

Remember, opening up access to all search engine crawlers can have implications, such as exposing sensitive information or allowing excessive crawling. Make sure you understand the consequences before allowing everything.