Install the Host Directive in the Robots Txt file on the HTTPS protocol

Learn how to set up a host directive in robots.txt to enable secure https protocol with an example.

Host Directive in the Robots Txt File on the HTTPS Protocol

The Host directive is an important part of the robots.txt file. It is used to indicate the domain of the site, and it can be used to specify the protocol (e.g. HTTP or HTTPS) that should be used to access the site. For example, if a site is accessible over both HTTP and HTTPS, then the Host directive in robots.txt can be used to specify that all requests should use the HTTPS protocol. This is especially important for sites that are using an SSL certificate, as it ensures that all requests are sent over a secure connection.

Host: https://example.com

The above robots.txt file would indicate that all requests to the site should use the HTTPS protocol. It is important to note that the Host directive must be the first line of the robots.txt file, as it is used to identify the domain and protocol of the site. The Host directive is an important part of the robots.txt file, as it ensures that all requests are sent over the correct protocol. This is especially important for sites that are using an SSL certificate, as it ensures that all requests are sent over a secure connection.