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security.txt generator (RFC 9116)

Fill in at least one contact and the expiry date. The file goes at /.well-known/security.txt, at the root of the domain.

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security.txt generator (RFC 9116): what it is for

security.txt is a text file standardized by RFC 9116 (2022) that tells security researchers how to report a flaw to a site's owner. It lives at /.well-known/security.txt.

Fill in the contacts in order of preference (email, page or phone become mailto:, https: and tel: automatically) and the expiry date, the two required fields. The optional fields (Policy, Acknowledgments, Encryption, Hiring, Canonical and Preferred-Languages) are added when filled in, and the tool warns you if the expiry date has passed or is more than a year away, the recommended maximum.

How to use

  1. Enter the contacts and the expiry date.
  2. Fill in any optional fields you have.
  3. Download and publish at /.well-known/security.txt.

When to use it

  • Business websites and online stores.
  • Public systems and APIs.
  • Vulnerability disclosure programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is security.txt for?

It's a standardized text file (RFC 9116, from 2022) that tells security researchers how to report a flaw on your site to you. Without it, people who find a problem often don't know whom to write to and give up.

Which fields are required?

Two: Contact, with at least one contact method (mailto:, https: or tel:), and Expires, the date the file stops being valid. Contacts are read in order; the first is the preferred one.

Why does the file expire?

So nobody relies on an abandoned contact. The recommendation is a date less than a year ahead; when it gets close, update the file with a new expiry date.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.

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