Incorrect Sitemap URL Showing in robots.txt on Staging Site

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with the outdated sitemap URL showing in the robots.txt editor on your staging site. Thank you for providing detailed information about the problem.

The reason your staging site is still showing the old sitemap URL could be due to a few factors:

1. Caching Issues: Even after clearing caches, sometimes server-level caching or CDN caching can still serve outdated content. Ensure that all caches are cleared, including any server-side caches.
2. Database Entries: The sitemap URL might be stored in the database. If the staging site was created from a backup of the old site, it may still have references to the old domain.
3. Rank Math Settings: Sometimes, settings may not sync properly between environments, especially if they were set manually.

To update or reset the sitemap URL within Rank Math so it reflects the correct URL on your staging site, you can follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Rank Math Settings: Go to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → General Settings → Edit robots.txt.
2. Edit the Sitemap URL: In the editor, manually change the sitemap URL to https://example.com/sitemap_index.xml.
3. Save Changes: After making the changes, ensure you click on the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
4. Check Database: If the issue persists, consider checking your database for any entries that might still reference the old domain and update them accordingly.
5. Recheck Caching: After making these changes, clear all caches again to ensure that the new settings are reflected.

If you continue to experience issues, it may be beneficial to reach out for a more comprehensive review of your settings. You can also consider using our professional setup service to ensure everything is configured correctly according to the latest SEO standards. More information about this service can be found here.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to reply to this ticket, and a human agent will assist you further.

Thank you for your understanding!