How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

Guys

I want to setup a test site, but I dont want any form of robots or indexing

No clean URL's or anything.

Can I block this by the .htaccess if so HOW

Re: How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

with allow/deny; deny from all, allow from your ip only

Re: How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

Once again Thanks Steve, I will have to send you a big Christmas card

Thanks Mate

Re: How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

No problem

Re: How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

I just password protect the directory that the test site is in.

Re: How can I stop any indexing on a test site
 

Or close the store?

If you want more than that then I'd use JWait's recommendation.