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# Is it possible to de-index my store from the Yandex search engine?

## Introduction  
If you want to remove your Shopify store from **Yandex search results**, you must follow **Yandex's official de-indexing procedure**. This guide explains the necessary steps and clarifies the role of **Blocky** in this process.

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## How to Request De-Indexing from Yandex  
Yandex provides a method to remove websites from its search index. [Click here](https://yandex.com/support/webmaster/yandex-indexing/removing-from-index.html) and follow their official instructions.

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## Understanding Blocky’s Role  
* **Blocky** operates within your Shopify store to block visitors from specific locations but does **not** control search engine indexing.  
* Search engines like **Yandex, Google, or Bing** independently decide how they index websites.  
* To prevent your store from being indexed, you must follow each search engine's **specific removal process**.

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## Conclusion  
To remove your store from Yandex, follow their official **de-indexing process** linked above. Since **Blocky** does not manage search engine indexing, changes must be made directly with Yandex.

You can learn more about Blocky in the [Shopify App Store page](https://apps.shopify.com/908a9a0f9edb5844acb3b5a15e537f4a?utm_source=effectify.help&utm_medium=article-footer-link&utm_campaign=help-article). If you need help, feel free to contact our **support team**.