How Do AI Crawlers Access Websites?
How do AI crawlers access websites?
AI crawlers access websites by requesting pages similarly to search engine bots, unless access is restricted by robots.txt, firewalls, or security rules.
AI crawlers retrieve content to understand and reuse information.
Common issues that block access include:
- Misconfigured robots.txt rules
- Overly aggressive bot protection
- Security firewalls blocking unknown user agents
Allowing controlled access improves AI visibility.
