How to Install Google reCAPTCHA in WordPress
Please note that the information in this guide is
provided as a suggestion, and we can't provide detailed support for
modifications to a Content Management System. If you require assistance with
this, we'd recommend speaking to your website developer to ensure relevance and
compatibility with your site.
This guide involves:
A) Signing up for Google reCAPTCHA.
B) Enabling the appropriate reCAPTCHA plugin.
Sign Up for Google reCAPTCHA
Step 1 - You will need to have a Google account and be signed into it (in a separate window). If you don't have a Google account, you can make one for free at gmail.com. Once that's done, go to https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
Step 2 - (1) Add a label, which can be anything.
(2) Select Invisible reCAPTCHA.
(3) Add your domain name.
(4) Read and accept the terms of service.
(5) Untick the send alerts box.
(6) Click Register.
Step 3 - On the next page, you'll see the Site key and Secret Key. Make sure these keys are saved somewhere.
Add reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7
Step 1 - Log into WordPress and add a new plugin (if you've forgotten your WordPress login password, click here for a guide on resetting it).
Step 2 - Find and install the CF7 Invisible reCAPTCHA plugin.
Then click Activate once it's installed.
Step 3 - (1) Click Contact.
(2) Click CF7 Invisible reCAPTCHA.
(3) Click Enable Protection for Contact Form 7.
(4) Add the Site Key and Secret Key from your Google page.
(5) Click Validate Credentials.
(6) Click Save.
