This guide explains how to add CAPTCHA protection to a WordPress site.
Here is how to add CAPTCHA protection to your WordPress site using the Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) plugin-
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard as an administrator.
- Go to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
- Search for “Google Captcha” in the search bar.
- Install and activate the Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) plugin.
- After activation, go to “Installed Plugins” to confirm.
- Click on “Settings” for the Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) plugin.
- You will need to create a public and private key for Google Captcha. Click on the registration link provided under Authentication and follow the instructions.
- Once you receive your keys from Google, enter the public and private keys into the respective text boxes.
- Customise the plugin settings as per your preferences under “Options.”
- Click “Save Changes” to apply the settings.
- CAPTCHA protection is now active on your site. To verify, visit your WordPress site’s front page and click on the comment link for a post. You should see a CAPTCHA displayed in the submission form.
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To further enhance the security of your WordPress site, you can also set up password protection on WordPress pages.
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