Learn how to enhance the security of your WordPress Contact Form 7 by adding reCAPTCHA v3 with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide.
Adding reCaptcha into the Contact Form 7 is useful for preventing spam or bots. Adding a captcha to the Contact Form 7 is a straightforward process and not very complicated. reCaptcha v3 is the latest version of the Captcha. Here’s a clear and concise guide to help you add this information in four simple steps. Follow these step-by-step instructions to get it done easily.
- Install the Contact Form 7 Plugin
- Generate reCaptcha API keys
- Setting up Captcha in Contact Form 7
- Adding Captcha into the Form
Install the Contact Form 7 Plugin
A plugin is a software component that adds extra functionality and features to an existing computer program. To install a plugin, go to the Dashboard and click on the Plugins menu. Then, select Add New Plugin. From there, you can search for and install any plugin you need.
For more details on the installation of a plugin, you can follow this guide How to Install WordPress Plugins Step by Step
Generate reCaptcha API keys
Every key can open a locked door. reCAPTCHA keys are utilized to authenticate that the user is a human. Google reCAPTCHA offers two keys: Site key and Secret key. To use ReCaptcha, you need to register your website and obtain the necessary keys.
Setting up Captcha in Contact Form 7
After the fortunate installation, go to the Dashboard, click the Contact on the left side, then click on Integration. On the right side of the menu, you will find the option for “Integration with External API”. Please locate the reCaptcha popup and click on “Setup Integration” to initiate the setup process.
After clicking “Setup Integration“, a popup will appear with input fields for Captcha keys. Paste your Site Key into the site key input field and your Secret Key into the secret key input field. Then click on the Save Changes button.
You can see that reCaptcha is active now.
Adding Captcha into the Form
Eventually, we connected the reCaptcha to the Contact Form 7. You need to create a form with the Contact Form 7 Plugin. You can review “How To Customize Forms using Contact Form”. You can simply create a form and include it in your post or page. Then you will be able to view the reCaptcha feature on this form.
