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10-Minute Setup

This guide will get your WordPress site protected with LLMTAG in just 10 minutes, regardless of your technical experience.

What You'll Get

llmtag.txt file • 60+ AI agents blocked • Real-time monitoring • Customizable policies

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Step 1: Install the Plugin (2 minutes)

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WordPress Admin Installation

1

Go to Plugins

In your WordPress admin, navigate to Plugins > Add New.
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Search for LLMTAG

Type “LLMTAG” in the search box and press Enter.
3

Install and Activate

Click Install Now and then Activate for “LLMTAG - AI Bot Protection”.
You should see a success message and be redirected to the plugin setup wizard.

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Step 2: Choose Your Protection Level (2 minutes)

The setup wizard will ask you to choose your protection level:
  • Personal Blog
  • Business Website
  • News/Media Site
Recommended: Standard ProtectionWhat it does:
  • Blocks AI training of your content
  • Allows search engines to index your site
  • Blocks 60+ AI agents from accessing your content
Perfect for: Personal blogs, hobby sites, small business websites

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Step 3: Set Your AI Policies (3 minutes)

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Basic Policy Configuration

The wizard will guide you through setting your AI content policies:
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AI Training Data

Choose whether AI can use your content for training:Most Common Choice: Disallow - Protects your content from being used to train AI modelsChoose Allow if: You want to help AI models learn from your content (educational sites, open source projects)
2

AI Use Permissions

Select which AI applications are allowed:Recommended: Check Search Indexing and Generative Synthesis
  • Search Indexing: Allows search engines to find and rank your content
  • Generative Synthesis: Allows AI to reference your content in answers and summaries
3

Content Protection

Choose which content to protect:Recommended: Protect Premium Content and User-Generated Content
  • Premium Content: Paid or restricted content
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, forums, user uploads

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Step 4: Enable Protection (1 minute)

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Final Configuration

1

Review Settings

The wizard will show you a summary of your configuration. Review and make any final adjustments.
2

Enable Protection

Click Enable Protection to activate all your settings.
3

Confirmation

You’ll see a success message confirming that protection is now active.
Your site is now protected! The plugin will automatically generate your llmtag.txt file and start blocking AI agents.

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Step 5: Verify Everything Works (2 minutes)

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Quick Verification

1

Check llmtag.txt

Visit https://yourdomain.com/llmtag.txt in your browser. You should see your AI policies displayed.
2

View Dashboard

In WordPress admin, go to LLMTAG > Dashboard to see your protection status.
3

Check Analytics

Go to LLMTAG > Analytics to see if any AI agents have been blocked (this may take a few hours to show data).

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What Happens Next

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Immediate Protection

Once enabled, your site will:
  • Generate llmtag.txt automatically based on your settings
  • Block AI agents from accessing your content
  • Start monitoring AI agent activity
  • Log blocked requests for analysis

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Your Generated llmtag.txt

Based on typical settings, your llmtag.txt file will look like this: 
spec_version: 3.0
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing, generative_synthesis

# Protect premium content
Path: /premium/
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing

# Protect user-generated content
Path: /comments/
ai_training_data: disallow
ai_use: search_indexing

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Common Questions

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Will this affect my SEO?

No, it won’t hurt your SEO. The plugin only blocks AI agents, not search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. Your content will still be indexed and ranked normally.

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Will it slow down my website?

Minimal impact. The plugin is optimized for performance and typically adds less than 10ms to page load times. Most users won’t notice any difference.

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Can I change my settings later?

Yes, absolutely. You can modify any settings at any time by going to LLMTAG > Settings in your WordPress admin.

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What if I need help?

We’re here to help. Check our documentation, community forum, or contact support.

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Next Steps

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Explore Advanced Features

Once your basic protection is set up, you can explore advanced features:

Custom Rules

Create custom protection rules for specific content types or AI agents.

Analytics Dashboard

Monitor AI agent activity and see detailed reports on blocked requests.

Developer API

Integrate with external systems and customize functionality.

Advanced Configuration

Fine-tune all aspects of your AI protection setup.

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Monitor Your Protection

1

Check Analytics Weekly

Review your analytics dashboard weekly to see AI agent activity and blocked requests.
2

Update AI Agent List

The plugin automatically updates its AI agent database, but you can manually update it if needed.
3

Review Policies

Periodically review your AI policies to ensure they still match your needs.
4

Stay Updated

Keep the plugin updated to get the latest AI agent blocking and new features.

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Troubleshooting

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If Something Goes Wrong

Solution:
  1. Go to LLMTAG > Settings
  2. Click Regenerate llmtag.txt
  3. Check file permissions on your server
  4. Contact your hosting provider if issues persist
Solution:
  1. Verify protection is enabled in LLMTAG > Dashboard
  2. Check that you’re in Standard or Advanced mode
  3. Update the AI agent database
  4. Check your server’s .htaccess file
Solution:
  1. Wait 24-48 hours for data to appear
  2. Check that analytics are enabled in settings
  3. Verify database connectivity
  4. Test with a simulated AI agent request

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Success!

Congratulations!

Your WordPress site is now protected with LLMTAG. You’ve taken an important step in controlling how AI uses your content.

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What You’ve Accomplished

  • ✅ Protected your content from unauthorized AI training
  • ✅ Maintained SEO while blocking AI agents
  • ✅ Set clear policies for AI content usage
  • ✅ Started monitoring AI agent activity
  • ✅ Joined the movement toward ethical AI practices

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Share Your Success

Help spread the word about LLMTAG:
  • Share on social media about protecting your content
  • Tell other website owners about the importance of AI content policies
  • Join our community to stay updated on AI policy developments
  • Contribute feedback to help improve the plugin
Remember: The LLMTAG protocol is about creating a fair and transparent relationship between content creators and AI. By implementing it, you’re helping to shape the future of AI and content on the web.
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