Creating a CAPTCHA for WordPress is an effective way to prevent spam and automated bots from submitting forms on your website. CAPTCHA stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart." It presents a challenge that humans can easily solve, but automated bots find difficult. Below, I'll outline the steps to add a CAPTCHA to your WordPress website using the popular reCAPTCHA service by Google.
2. Click on the "Admin Console" button in the top right corner.
3. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one.
4. Register a new site by providing a label (for your reference) and the domain name of your WordPress website.
5. Select the type of reCAPTCHA you want to use. In most cases, "reCAPTCHA v2" with the "I'm not a robot" checkbox should suffice.
2. Save these keys somewhere safe, as you'll need them later to integrate reCAPTCHA into your WordPress site.
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to "Plugins" and click "Add New."
3. Search for a CAPTCHA plugin; "reCAPTCHA by BestWebSoft" is a popular choice.
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" the plugin.
1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to "Settings" > "reCAPTCHA."
2. Enter the Site Key and Secret Key you obtained from the reCAPTCHA website.
3. Select the pages where you want to enable the CAPTCHA, usually on login, registration, and comment forms.
4. Adjust other settings to your preferences, such as the theme and language.
1. After configuring the plugin, click "Save Changes."
2. Visit your WordPress site and navigate to the pages where you enabled the CAPTCHA.
3. You should now see the "I'm not a robot" checkbox or other reCAPTCHA challenge on the designated forms.
Congratulations! You've successfully added a CAPTCHA to your WordPress website. This should significantly reduce spam and automated bot submissions, enhancing the security and overall user experience of your site.