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Configuration Overview

The LLMTAG plugin provides extensive configuration options to customize AI protection for your specific needs. This guide covers all available settings and their recommended configurations.

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Accessing Configuration

Navigate to LLMTAG > Settings in your WordPress admin dashboard to access all configuration options.
Configuration changes are applied immediately. No need to save or restart the plugin.

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Core Settings

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General Settings

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Protection Mode

Choose the level of AI protection for your website:
Features:
  • llmtag.txt file generation
  • Basic AI policy declaration
  • No active blocking
Best for: Personal blogs, simple websites
# Generated llmtag.txt
spec_version: 3.0
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing

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AI Training Data Policy

Control whether your content can be used for AI training:

Allow

Use when: You want to help AI models learn from your contentExamples: Educational sites, open source documentation, research content

Disallow

Use when: You want to protect your content from AI trainingExamples: Premium content, proprietary information, creative works

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AI Use Permissions

Specify which AI applications are allowed:

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AI Agent Management

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Blocked Agents

The plugin maintains a database of 60+ known AI agents and crawlers:

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Categories

OpenAI Agents

  • GPTBot
  • ChatGPT-User
  • OpenAI-Web

Google AI

  • Google-Extended
  • Bard-Web
  • Gemini-Crawler

Anthropic

  • Claude-Web
  • Anthropic-Bot

Other AI Services

  • PerplexityBot
  • Copilot-Web
  • AI-Writing-Tools

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Agent Selection

Choose which agents to block:
1

Select Categories

Use category checkboxes to block entire groups of AI agents at once.
2

Individual Agents

Fine-tune by selecting or deselecting specific agents within categories.
3

Custom Agents

Add custom user-agent strings for agents not in the database.
4

Whitelist Exceptions

Create exceptions for specific agents you want to allow.

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Agent-Specific Rules

Set different policies for different AI agents: 
# Example: Allow research bots but block commercial AI
User-agent: ResearchBot
ai_training_data: allow
ai_use: research

User-agent: CommercialAI
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing

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Content Protection

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Path-Based Protection

Apply different policies to different sections of your website:

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Protected Paths

Premium Content

Path: /premium/ Policy: Block all AI training and commercial use

User Content

Path: /user-content/ Policy: Block AI training, allow search indexing

Private Areas

Path: /private/ Policy: Block all AI access

Public Resources

Path: /public/ Policy: Allow all AI use

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Path Configuration

1

Add Protected Path

Enter the path pattern (e.g., /premium/, /user-content/)
2

Set Protection Level

Choose the protection level for this path:
  • Full Protection: Block all AI access
  • Training Block: Block AI training only
  • Custom Rules: Set specific policies
3

Configure Exceptions

Add exceptions for specific agents or use cases
4

Test Configuration

Verify the path protection is working correctly

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Post-Type Protection

Apply different policies to different WordPress post types:
Default: Follow global policy Custom: Set specific AI policies for blog posts

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Advanced Configuration

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Custom Rules

Create custom llmtag.txt rules for specific scenarios:

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Rule Builder

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Select Scope

Choose the scope for your rule:
  • Global: Applies to entire site
  • Path: Applies to specific paths
  • Agent: Applies to specific AI agents
  • Combined: Applies to specific agents on specific paths
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Set Conditions

Define the conditions for your rule:
  • User Agent: Specific AI agent
  • Path Pattern: URL path pattern
  • Content Type: WordPress post type
  • Date Range: Time-based rules
3

Define Actions

Set the actions for your rule:
  • AI Training: Allow or disallow
  • AI Use: Specify allowed use cases
  • Blocking: Block or allow the agent
  • Custom: Add custom directives
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Test and Deploy

Test your rule and deploy it to production

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Custom Directives

Add custom directives to your llmtag.txt file: 
# Custom verification challenge
verification_challenge: sha256:your_custom_hash_here

# Custom metadata
ai_industry: technology
ai_purpose: educational
ai_license: creative-commons

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Performance Settings

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Caching Configuration

llmtag.txt Caching

Enable: Cache the llmtag.txt file for better performance Duration: 1 hour (recommended) Clear: Automatically clear on policy changes

Agent Database Caching

Enable: Cache AI agent database for faster lookups Duration: 24 hours (recommended) Update: Automatic daily updates

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Resource Optimization

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Database Optimization

Enable database query optimization for analytics
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Memory Management

Set memory limits for large-scale blocking operations
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Log Rotation

Configure log file rotation to prevent disk space issues
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Background Processing

Enable background processing for heavy operations

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Analytics Configuration

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Data Collection

Configure what data to collect and how long to keep it:

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Collection Settings

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Data Retention

Real-time Data

Retention: 24 hours Purpose: Immediate monitoring and alerts

Historical Data

Retention: 90 days Purpose: Long-term analysis and reporting

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Reporting

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Automated Reports

1

Configure Report Frequency

Choose how often to generate reports:
  • Daily: For high-traffic sites
  • Weekly: For most websites
  • Monthly: For low-traffic sites
2

Select Report Recipients

Add email addresses for report delivery
3

Customize Report Content

Choose what data to include in reports
4

Set Up Alerts

Configure alerts for unusual activity

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Security Settings

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Access Control

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Admin Permissions

Plugin Management

Who can: Manage plugin settings Default: Administrators only

Analytics Access

Who can: View analytics data Default: Administrators and Editors

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API Security

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API Key Management

Generate and manage API keys for external access
2

Rate Limiting

Set rate limits for API requests
3

IP Whitelisting

Restrict API access to specific IP addresses
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Authentication

Configure authentication methods for API access

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Privacy Settings

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Data Protection

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Backup and Recovery

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Configuration Backup

1

Export Settings

Export your current configuration to a JSON file
2

Schedule Backups

Set up automatic configuration backups
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Version Control

Keep track of configuration changes over time
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Recovery Testing

Test your backup and recovery procedures

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Migration

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Moving Between Sites

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Export Configuration

Export settings from the source site
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Import Configuration

Import settings to the destination site
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Verify Settings

Check that all settings are correctly applied
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Test Functionality

Verify that all features are working correctly

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Best Practices

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Configuration Recommendations

Start Simple

Begin with basic settings and add complexity gradually

Test Changes

Always test configuration changes in a staging environment

Document Settings

Keep documentation of your configuration choices

Regular Reviews

Review and update settings regularly

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Performance Optimization

Follow these tips to optimize plugin performance:
  • Enable caching for frequently accessed data
  • Use CDN for static assets
  • Optimize database queries in analytics
  • Monitor resource usage during peak traffic
  • Regular cleanup of old log files and data

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Security Best Practices

Always follow security best practices when configuring the plugin:
  • Use strong passwords for admin access
  • Enable two-factor authentication where possible
  • Regular security updates for WordPress and plugins
  • Monitor access logs for suspicious activity
  • Backup configurations before making changes