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- Log in to your dashboard.<\/li>\n
- Select the \u201cPlugins\u201d option and click the \u201cAdd New\u201d button.
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\n<\/span><\/li>\n- You will enter a new page, Search for the Akismet plugin using the search tool.
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\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Once you find the plugin, click on \u201cInstall\u201d > \u00a0\u201cActivate.\u201d
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\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Once the plugin is active, navigate to \u201cSettings\u201d >\u00a0\u201cAkismet Anti-Spam.\u201d Within the settings section, you will encounter a field prompting you to enter an API key.<\/li>\n
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- Visit the Akismet website and register for an account.<\/li>\n
- Upon registration, you will gain access to the Akismet dashboard.<\/li>\n
- Proceed to the \u201cMy Account\u201d tab and select \u201cAdd Subscription\u201d to obtain the API key.
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\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n- Upon proceeding to the next page, you will have the opportunity to select the plan that suits your needs. The Personal plan operates on a pay-what-you-want model, allowing you to sign up for free and utilize it for a single website. It is important to note that eligibility for this free plan is contingent upon not running ads, selling products, or promoting a business through your website.<\/li>\n
- Once your subscription is confirmed, you will receive access to an API key, conveniently located in the \u201cMy Account\u201d tab. Copy this key and navigate back to the \u201cSettings\u201d >\u00a0\u201cAkismet Anti-Spam\u201d screen within the WordPress dashboard. Then, simply paste the key into the designated API Key field.<\/li>\n
- Click on \u201cSave Changes,\u201d and you are done.
\nBy default, Akismet will intercept comment spam and redirect it to a queue for your review within the dashboard. If you intend to integrate Akismet with a contact form, an additional step is required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n- Integrate Akismet with your contact\u00a0form-<\/strong>\n
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- WordPress lacks built-in contact form functionality, requiring users to rely on plugins. Integration with Akismet depends on the contact form plugin you are using. Many popular plugins, such as Formidable Forms and WPForms, offer built-in support for Akismet. Simply enable the Akismet spam protection setting for each form within the plugin.<\/li>\n
- Some plugins, such as Gravity Forms, need Akismet add-ons for spam protection. Contact Form 7 and Ninja Forms require code snippets for Akismet support. However, all methods are relatively simple.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Configure Akismet\u2019s anti-spam settings-<\/strong>\n
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- Akismet offers a straightforward setup, ideal for those seeking simplicity. It grants control over managing contact form spam.<\/li>\n
- By default, flagged comments are sent to a review queue in the dashboard. Alternatively, you can configure Akismet to discard spam entirely.<\/li>\n
- Access the option under \u201cSettings\u201d > \u201cAkismet Anti-Spam\u201d in the dashboard. Look for it in the \u201cStrictness\u201d section.
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\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Akismet effectively distinguishes between spam and legitimate messages, offering the option to discard contact form spam confidently.<\/li>\n
- To ensure message preservation, select the \u201cAlways put spam in the Spam folder for review\u201d setting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Important note<\/strong> – Akismet stores spam comments for only 15 days, after which they are automatically deleted. Regularly review the queue weekly or at least bi-weekly to avoid missing any important messages.<\/p>\n
Hope you liked our article. For the latest KBs, visit our KB section<\/a> regularly. In addition, for extra assistance; seek help from our technical support team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This guide explains how to add Akismet to a WordPress contact form. Adding it to a WordPress contact form is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in just a…<\/p>\n
- You will enter a new page, Search for the Akismet plugin using the search tool.