DotBot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
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What is DotBot?
DotBot is the web crawler for Moz, a leading SEO software company. It gathers data for their Link Explorer and other tools.
Test if DotBot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if DotBot is allowed or blocked.
Is DotBot Safe?
It is recommended to use caution with DotBot.
This bot may have legitimate uses but can be resource-intensive or used for competitive intelligence.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by DotBot
DotBotHow to Block DotBot?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent DotBot from accessing your site.
User-agent: DotBot Disallow: /