The Google reCAPTCHA Settings page allows you to enable and configure Google reCAPTCHA on your website to protect it from spam and abuse by using a CAPTCHA system.

Accessing Google reCAPTCHA Settings

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard.
  2. Go to System Settings in the side menu.
  3. Select Google reCAPTCHA from the list.

Configuring Google reCAPTCHA

  • Enable google reCAPTCHA
  • Enter the Site Key provided by Google reCAPTCHA. This key is used to display the CAPTCHA on your website.
  • Enter the Secret Key provided by Google reCAPTCHA. This key is used to verify CAPTCHA responses on your server.
  • Click the Save Changes button at the top right to apply your settings.

Notes

  • To get the Site Key and Secret Key, register your website on the Google reCAPTCHA website.
  • You need to utilize reCAPTCHA v2 keys. These keys are specifically designed for reCAPTCHA v2, ensuring smooth integration and effective protection against spam and bots in your forms.
  • Make sure the reCAPTCHA keys are entered correctly to ensure proper CAPTCHA validation. To verify, navigate to a form page, such as the Contact Us page or any other form-integrated section. The Google reCAPTCHA should appear seamlessly within the form interface. If it doesn't, double-check the key entries and settings.

How to get Google reCAPTCHA v2 keys

  1. Log In to Google reCAPTCHA Admin Console:
  2. Register Your Website:
    • Click the "+" button in the top right corner to add a new site.
    • Fill in the registration form:
      • Label: Enter a name to identify this set of keys.
      • reCAPTCHA Type: Select reCAPTCHA v2.
      • Domains: Add the domains where you plan to use the reCAPTCHA.
      • Owners: Your email will be pre-filled, but you can add others if necessary.
      • Accept Terms of Service and opt-in for alerts if required.

  3. Get Your Keys: After submitting the form, Google will generate two keys:
    • Site Key: Used on the front end to display the reCAPTCHA widget.
    • Secret Key: Used on the server side for verification.

  4. Add the Keys to Smartend CMS
    • In the Smartend CMS Dashboard, navigate to System Settings => Google reCAPTCHA
    • Paste the Site Key and Secret Key in their respective fields.
    • Click Save Changes.