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How do I add a CAPTCHA to Joomla?

Last updated on December 26, 2022 @ 4:24 pm

CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a security feature that helps protect your Joomla website from automated spam and other types of malicious activity. By adding a CAPTCHA to your Joomla site, you can help ensure that only human users can interact with your forms and other web-based tools.

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to add a CAPTCHA to Joomla:

  1. Install the CAPTCHA plugin. To do this, go to “Extensions” and then click on “Manage”. In the search field, type “CAPTCHA” and press enter. You should see a list of available CAPTCHA plugins. Select the plugin you want to use and install it.
  2. Enable the CAPTCHA plugin. Once the plugin is installed, go to “Extensions” and then click on “Plugins”. Find the CAPTCHA plugin in the list and click on the “Edit” button. In the plugin settings, set the “Status” field to “Enabled” and save your changes.
  3. Configure the CAPTCHA plugin. Depending on the plugin you are using, there may be additional settings that you can configure. For example, you may be able to choose the type of CAPTCHA (e.g., image, audio, math equation) and customize the appearance of the CAPTCHA. Consult the plugin documentation for more information on these options.
  4. Add the CAPTCHA to your forms. To add the CAPTCHA to a form on your Joomla website, you will need to use the plugin’s shortcode or module. Consult the plugin documentation for specific instructions on how to do this.
  5. Test the CAPTCHA. Once you have added the CAPTCHA to your form, test it to make sure it is working properly. Try submitting the form with and without entering the correct CAPTCHA to see if the plugin is blocking invalid submissions.

That’s it! By following these steps, you can add a CAPTCHA to your Joomla website and help protect it from automated spam and other malicious activity.

PRO TIP: – CAPTCHA can be used to add security to your website by preventing automated bots from accessing certain areas or submitting forms.

– However, CAPTCHA can also be used to maliciously exploit users, for example by using a CAPTCHA to prevent a user from logging into their account.

– If you are considering adding a CAPTCHA to your Joomla website, be sure to weigh the pros and cons carefully before doing so.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.