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Gravity Forms Recaptca
Implementing reCAPTCHA in Gravity Forms
From the original Fervor library. Examples may use older package versions.
Tutorial: Adding Invisible reCAPTCHA to Gravity Forms in WordPress
Protect your forms from spam using Invisible reCAPTCHA! Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Get Invisible reCAPTCHA Keys
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Access reCAPTCHA Admin Console:
- Visit Google reCAPTCHA and log in with your Google account.
- (not the enterprise) It should look really simple not a huge dashboard.
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Register Your Site:
- Click “+” or “Add” to register.
- Fill out the form:
- Label: Your site name.
- reCAPTCHA Type: Select “reCAPTCHA v2” and “Invisible reCAPTCHA badge.”
- Domains: Enter your domain (e.g.,
example.com). - Owners: Your email (add more if needed).
- Accept Terms: Check the box and click “Submit.”
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Copy Your Keys:
- Copy the Site Key and Secret Key displayed.
Step 2: Configure reCAPTCHA in Gravity Forms
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Access Gravity Forms Settings:
- Navigate to Forms > Settings > reCAPTCHA in your WordPress Dashboard.
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Enter Your Keys:
- Paste the Site Key and Secret Key into the respective fields.
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Select reCAPTCHA Type:
- Choose “Invisible reCAPTCHA” from the dropdown.
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Save Settings:
- Click “Save Settings.”
Step 3: Add Invisible reCAPTCHA to Your Form
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Edit Your Form:
- Go to Forms > Forms, select a form to edit, or create a new one.
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Add reCAPTCHA Field:
- In the form editor, go to the “Advanced Fields” tab.
- Drag and drop the reCAPTCHA field into your form.
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Save Your Form:
- Click “Update” or “Save.”
Step 4: Test Your Form
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Preview Your Form:
- Ensure the invisible reCAPTCHA works (look for a badge in the bottom right corner).
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Test Submissions:
- Submit the form to verify everything is functioning correctly.
By following these steps, your Gravity Form will be protected by Invisible reCAPTCHA, providing a seamless user experience while keeping out spambots. Happy form building! 🚀
BONUS ADDING CHECKBOX RECAPTCHA
Tutorial: Adding Checkbox reCAPTCHA to Gravity Forms in WordPress
Protect your forms from spam using reCAPTCHA Checkbox! Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Get reCAPTCHA Keys
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Access reCAPTCHA Admin Console:
- Visit Google reCAPTCHA and log in with your Google account.
-
Register Your Site:
- Click “+” or “Add” to register.
- Fill out the form:
- Label: Your site name.
- reCAPTCHA Type: Select “reCAPTCHA v2” and “I’m not a robot” Checkbox.
- Domains: Enter your domain (e.g.,
example.com). - Owners: Your email (add more if needed).
- Accept Terms: Check the box and click “Submit.”
-
Copy Your Keys:
- Copy the Site Key and Secret Key displayed.
Step 2: Configure reCAPTCHA in Gravity Forms
-
Access Gravity Forms Settings:
- Navigate to Forms > Settings > reCAPTCHA in your WordPress Dashboard.
-
Enter Your Keys:
- Paste the Site Key and Secret Key into the respective fields.
-
Select reCAPTCHA Type:
- Choose “Checkbox reCAPTCHA” from the dropdown.
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Save Settings:
- Click “Save Settings.”
Step 3: Add Checkbox reCAPTCHA to Your Form
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Edit Your Form:
- Go to Forms > Forms, select a form to edit, or create a new one.
-
Add reCAPTCHA Field:
- In the form editor, go to the “Advanced Fields” tab.
- Drag and drop the reCAPTCHA field into your form.
-
Save Your Form:
- Click “Update” or “Save.”
Step 4: Test Your Form
-
Preview Your Form:
- Ensure the reCAPTCHA checkbox appears and functions correctly.
-
Test Submissions:
- Submit the form to verify everything is functioning correctly.
By following these steps, your Gravity Form will be protected by reCAPTCHA Checkbox, ensuring a user-friendly experience while keeping out spambots. Happy form building! 🚀