Google Recaptcha

Keep your website safe from attacks on registration forms.

google recaptcha will allow you to keep forms safe from any un necessary attempts

Basic guidelines for addon users.

• first you have to first go to google recaptcha website and generate sitekey and secretkey for your domain.
• Now you install the addon on your website and after installation go to addons list and find recaptcha and form security addon and go to settings, here you can insert sitekey and secret key which you obtained in first step, save it.
• now google recaptcha is working in multiple forms, additionally it allow you to insert recaptcha in your own custom forms as below example.
• you can insert google recaptcha into your custom forms easily, suppose you are creating a new html block with smarty support just you have to do is copy first 2 and last 5 lines into your form (orange background), here you can change 2nd line value to your required destination php file which will handle your form after submission.

in between the orange lines all form fields are those which you want to display for your custom form, very easy.

keep in mind after submission you would definitely like to submit to a php file which will handle the form, location of this file is currently displayed in yellow background which you can change to any other location of your choice, please don't change orange background code so it also pass google recaptcha.

---- Code start from here ----

<form action="{"cb_recaptcha.custom_form"|fn_url}" method="post"  name="cb_recpatcha" enctype="multipart/form-data">  
<input type="hidden" id="phpfile" name="phpfile" value="addons/my_changes/controllers/common/submit.php"/>
  <label for="fname">First name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname" value="John"><br>
  <label for="lname">Last name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="lname" name="lname" value="Doe"><br><br>
{include file="addons/cb_recaptcha/codes/cb_recaptcha.tpl"}
{hook name="cb_recaptcha:custom_form"}
{/hook}
<input type="submit">
</form> 

---- Code ends here ----

Google reCAPTCHA is a widely used service to protect websites and online services from spam and automated abuse. It is a security measure that helps verify that a real human is accessing a web page or performing certain actions, such as submitting a form, registering an account, or making a purchase. Here are some key reasons why we use Google reCAPTCHA:

1. Spam Protection: reCAPTCHA helps prevent bots and automated scripts from submitting spam content or fake data to forms on websites. This is particularly important for contact forms, comment sections, and registration pages, where spammers may attempt to flood the website with unwanted content.
2. Account Security: It enhances the security of user accounts by preventing automated bots from brute-forcing login credentials or attempting to create multiple fake accounts.
3. Data Protection: reCAPTCHA can help protect sensitive information, such as personal details and financial data, by ensuring that only real users have access to the website's functionalities.
4. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Using reCAPTCHA can improve a website's SEO ranking as search engines tend to favor websites with better security measures.
5. User Experience: It provides a better user experience by minimizing the need for users to manually verify themselves. reCAPTCHA's advanced risk analysis algorithms often allow genuine users to pass the verification with just a checkbox, without the need for additional challenges.
6. Trust and Reputation: Implementing reCAPTCHA demonstrates to users that the website owner takes security seriously, building trust and enhancing the website's reputation.
7. Compliance Requirements: In some cases, certain compliance standards, such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), may require the use of reCAPTCHA to protect sensitive data.

Overall, using Google reCAPTCHA is an effective way to protect your website or online service from malicious activities, enhance user security, and improve the overall user experience. It is a widely adopted and trusted solution for preventing automated abuse and maintaining the integrity of online interactions.