# Noindex: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Noindex is a directive that asks compatible search engines not to include a page in their results.
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# Noindex

Noindex is a directive that asks compatible search engines not to include a page in their results

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can be sent through a meta tag or an HTTP header. The crawler must be able to discover the directive in order to apply it. It is worth checking that it has been removed before publishing content that should be indexable, especially when migrating from a staging environment.

Topics

[SEO, content and GEO](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/seo-contenidos-y-geo)

## Related concepts

- [Duplicate content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/duplicated-content.html)
- [Evergreen content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/evergreen.html)
- [Web crawler](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/web-crawler.html)