How to add CAPTCHA to forms

CAPTCHA is a challenge-response test that helps determine if an entry is from a human and helps deter spam created by bots.

We highly recommend that publishers include CAPTCHA on all website forms. In this article, we'll explore how to add a CAPTCHA to a form.

Configuring the CAPTCHA settings

To configure the CAPTCHA settings,

1. Go to Google reCAPTCHA to register your website.
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2. Add a Label, for example, "mysite.com"

3. Under reCaptcha type, choose Challenge (V2) > "I'm not a robot Checkbox"

4. Then, under Domains, add your domain. Please do not include any protocol, path, port, query or fragment.

5. Submit to register your website.

6. After you click submit, a new page that includes your Site Key and Secret Key will load, which you will add to your Indie Website.
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7. Login to your Indie Website Admin.

8. Go to Forms > Settings > reCaptcha.

9. Copy and paste the Site Key and Secret Key into the corresponding fields.

10. Under Type, choose Checkbox.

11. Click Save Settings to update.

Adding a CAPTCHA to a form

To add a CAPTCHA to a form,

1. Forms > Forms, then choose an existing form you wish to edit.

2. Use the Search field and search for 'CAPTCHA', or scroll down to the Advanced Fields.

3. Once the CAPTCHA block is visible, you can drag and drop it onto the form. We recommend adding it just above the Submit button.

4. Once the CAPTCHA block is added, Save Form to update