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# Setting up Bot Blocking

These are the basic settings for controlling access to your site.

You can **block data collection by search engines (Naver, Google, etc.) and AI services**.

Use this feature to expose the pages you want to search results and exclude unnecessary pages.

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* Block search engines → “Prevents your site from appearing on Google, Naver, etc.”
* Block AI Data Collection → “Prevents AI services from collecting site content.”
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## How to Set Up

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1. Click “Site Settings” at the top of the edit mode.

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2. Under “Right-click / Drag / Block Bots,” set the desired option( Block Search Bots or Block AI Bots) to ON.

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<summary>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</summary>

#### **1. What is a search bot?**

* It is a tool used by search engines like Google and Naver to automatically visit and collect site information.

#### **2. What is an AI bot?**

* It is a tool used by AI services to collect site content for learning or utilization.

#### **3. Does the block take effect immediately?**

* Blocking settings take effect immediately upon saving, but content that has already been collected may not disappear right away.

  Search engines and AI services will reflect the settings when they visit again, and the changes will be applied gradually over time.

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If you need more detailed settings, try using the advanced settings below.
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