Meta-ExternalAgent User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by Meta
Safe
What is Meta-ExternalAgent?
A generic user-agent used by Meta for external fetching tasks.
Test if Meta-ExternalAgent can access your URL
Enter URL to test if Meta-ExternalAgent is allowed or blocked.
Is Meta-ExternalAgent Safe?
Yes, Meta-ExternalAgent is considered safe.
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User-Agent String used by Meta-ExternalAgent
meta-externalagentHow to Block Meta-ExternalAgent?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent Meta-ExternalAgent from accessing your site.
User-agent: meta-externalagent Disallow: /