Joomla 5 needs a Google Captcha ReCAPTCHA. The advantages of CAPTCHAs include preventing spam from automated programs that could send emails, comments, or advertisements. They prevent fake registrations or sign-ups for websites. CAPTCHAs are familiar, so website visitors automatically understand what they are tasked to do.
How to use:
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Get reCAPTCHA Keys:
- Go to the Google reCAPTCHA site.
- Click on the “Admin Console” button and sign in with your Google account.
- Register your site by providing the necessary details and choose the type of reCAPTCHA you want to use (v2, v3, or Invisible reCAPTCHA).
- Google will provide you with a Site Key and a Secret Key.
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Enable the reCAPTCHA Plugin in Joomla:
- Log in to your Joomla Administrator panel.
- Navigate to Extensions > Plugins.
- Search for the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA plugin and open it.
- Set the Status to Enabled.
- Choose the Version (e.g., 2.0 for reCAPTCHA v2).
- Enter the Site Key and Secret Key you obtained from Google.
- Save and close the plugin settings.
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Set reCAPTCHA as the Default CAPTCHA:
- Go to System > Global Configuration.
- Under the Site tab, find the Default Captcha setting.
- Select CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA from the dropdown menu.
- Save the configuration.
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Verify reCAPTCHA on Your Forms:
- Check your site’s forms (e.g., registration, contact forms) to ensure that reCAPTCHA is now active.