How to Add llms.txt to Your WordPress Site

Option 1: Use Our Generator (Easiest)

The fastest path is our free generator. Enter your domain, and we'll create a properly formatted llms.txtfile based on your site's existing content and structure. You download the file and upload it to your WordPress root directory.

Option 2: Create It Manually

If you prefer to write the file yourself, create a plain text file named llms.txt with the following Markdown structure:

# Your Business Name

> A one-sentence description of your business
> and what you offer.

## Services
- [Service One](https://yourdomain.com/service-one): Brief description.
- [Service Two](https://yourdomain.com/service-two): Brief description.

## Locations
- [Santa Rosa](https://yourdomain.com/santa-rosa): Service area details.
- [Petaluma](https://yourdomain.com/petaluma): Service area details.

## About
- [About Us](https://yourdomain.com/about): Company history and team.
- [Contact](https://yourdomain.com/contact): Phone, email, address.

## Resources
- [Blog](https://yourdomain.com/blog): Industry tips and guides.
- [FAQ](https://yourdomain.com/faq): Common questions answered.

Save this file with the exact filename llms.txt (lowercase, no extension other than .txt). Use a plain text editor — not Word or Google Docs, which add hidden formatting.

Where to Place the File

The file goes in your WordPress root directory — the same folder that contains wp-config.php, wp-content/, and your existing robots.txt. The final URL should be:

You can upload the file using any method you normally use to manage WordPress files:

• FTP/SFTP — Connect with FileZilla or your preferred FTP client and upload to the root
• cPanel File Manager — Navigate to public_html and upload the file
• Hosting panel — Most hosts (SiteGround, WP Engine, Flywheel) have a file manager in their dashboard

.htaccess Configuration

WordPress uses .htaccess to route URLs. In most cases, placing the file in the root directory is enough — Apache will serve static files before WordPress processes the request. However, if your file isn't accessible at /llms.txt, add this rule to your .htaccess file, before the WordPress rewrite rules:

# Serve llms.txt directly
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
  RewriteEngine On
  RewriteRule ^llms\.txt$ /llms.txt [L]
</IfModule>

If your site runs on Nginx instead of Apache, add this to your server block:

location = /llms.txt {
    default_type text/plain;
    try_files /llms.txt =404;
}

Plugin Options

Several WordPress plugins are emerging to help manage your llms.txt file. However, the file itself is so simple that a plugin is rarely necessary. If you prefer a plugin-based workflow:

Verify It Works

After uploading, verify your file is accessible:

Keep It Updated

Your llms.txt file should reflect your current website. When you add new services, create new pages, or change your business details, update the file. A stale llms.txt with broken links or outdated information is worse than no file at all.

Set a reminder to review it quarterly — or regenerate it with our tool whenever you make significant site changes.