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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install PHP Sitemap Generator script?

You can find a complete, detailed step-by-step guide on installing of Standalone generator script here:
Installation Guide

Is there a shorter version of installation guide?

Yes! Please check this Installation in easier words topic on our forum, and then go through the Configuring in easier words topic as well.
Additionally, we offer the Installation Service if you need help with performing the steps above.

I see the "There was an error while retrieving the URL specified" message

Please try to define your server IP address in "Advanced settings" configuration section.
Alternatively, please try to toggle "Use CURL library" setting in generator configuration.
If it's still not working, probably there is a configuration problem and your server doesn't allow local network connections (from the same server where your website is hosted) via port 80 (http) or 443 (https) - as a result sitemap generator is not able to crawl the site. This is usually related to firewall installed at the host and you would need to contact your hosting support regarding this.

I get the "Fatal error: Allowed memory size of XX bytes exhausted" message

You need to either:
  • increase the memory_limit setting in php.ini
  • limit the number of pages included in sitemap at Configuration page
  • exclude a part of you pages from indexing with "Do not parse URLs" option
  • Also disabling the "HTML sitemap generation" and "Changelog calculation" reduces the memory usage a bit.

How long it will take to crawl my large website?

The speed of the sitemap generator script depends MAINLY on the speed of the site being crawled. i.e., if your site creates the page in 5 seconds (including network conection times), then generator *cannot* process it earlier than it is received. So, faster sites are crawled faster. A few examples of the sitemap generation time for of big db-driven websites: 
about 35,000 URLs indexed - 1h 40min total generation time
about 200,000 URLs indexed - 38hours total generation time
You can try to reduce the total number of pages by using "Do not parse URLs" and "Exclude URLs" options (try eliminating less important/duplicate content).

Is there a demo or trial version of PHP XML Sitemap Generator?

Yes! We are maintaining the demo instance of Standalone PHP XML Sitemap Generator here: Demo Instance of PHP Sitemap Generator
Also, you can download the TRIAL version of Sitemap generator script here: Download Limited Trial Sitemap Generator.

I forgot the login/password for sitemap generator, what can I do?

You can reset password by manually modifying generator/data/generator.conf file: find: 
<option name="xs_login">........</option>
<option name="xs_password">.........</option>
and empty those settings: 
<option name="xs_login"></option>
<option name="xs_password"></option>
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Love this site! I would recommend this 1000%.

It is a blessing to someone like myself who is a computer website novice. It is super user friendly and easy to get started.

Thanks and GOD bless!

Root N Wings
www.RootnWings.com

The sitemap generator is an excellent tool. I use the tool everytime I update my site content, it makes re-submitting to Google a breeze.

Every webmaster should have xml-sitemaps.com in their favourites.

David Silvester,
Share World
http://www.shareworld.co.uk/

A great tool, perfect for adding a sitemap to Google's Webmaster Tools. It was simple to use and very quick, I will continue to use your great service. I have tried many others but I personally feel this is the best, no only because of a well designed script but the site also looks nice.

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Free Hosting

This is an amazing service! Not only does it outperform all of the competition, but it's easy to use and free! It is a "must-have" for all webmasters.

Chris Lewis
Alpaca Advantage
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I've tried sitemap generators in the past, but none has been so fast, accurate and completely easy to use. My hat is off to you and your service - well done!

MK (Casey) van Bronkhorst,
Owner - Perfectly Shaped World
http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/

I've used a few site map tools within the last year - this tool is the only one I'll need for years to come. I found your service easy to understand, use, and implement.

Thank you for the great tool and great site.

Greg Magnus,
http://www.eoecho.com

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