In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing and using the Custom Captcha add-on in WPForms. The Custom Captcha add-on provides an additional layer of security to your forms by incorporating a Captcha field. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can effectively protect your forms from spam submissions and enhance your website’s overall security. Let’s get started!

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Having said that, let’s move on to the steps on how To Use And Install The Custom Captcha Addon In WPForms.

Step 1: Install the Add-On

1. Hover over WPForms in your WordPress admin dashboard and click on “Add-ons” in the menu.
2. Search for the “Custom Captcha” add-on from the available list of add-ons.
3. Click on “Install Add-on” to install it. The add-on will be automatically activated upon installation.

Step 2: Create a Form

1. To configure the add-on, you need to create a form. Click on “All Forms” and then click on “Add New” to create a new form.
2. Give your form a name and select a template that suits your requirements.

Step 3: Add Custom Captcha Field

1. Locate the custom captcha field under the “Fancy Fields” section in the form builder.
2. Since you have activated the Custom Captcha add-on, this field will be available.
3. Drag and drop the custom captcha field to the desired location in the form builder area.

Step 4: Configure the Field

1. Click on the custom captcha field to access its configuration options.
2. You have two options for the captcha type: Math and Question-Answer.
3. Choose the type that best suits your preferences and requirements.

Step 5: Math Captcha

1. If you choose the math captcha type, WPForms will generate random mathematical equations for users to solve before submitting the form.
2. This helps verify that the user is human and not a spam bot.

Step 6: Question-Answer Captcha

1. If you select the question-answer captcha type, you can create custom questions and answers for users to answer.
2. Click on “Add Another Question” to add multiple questions and their corresponding answers.
3. Customize the questions and answers to suit your needs.
4. You can also edit the label name for the captcha field.

Step 7: Save the Configuration

1. Once you have customized the captcha field and its options, click on the save button to save the changes made.

Step 8: Preview the Form

1. To see the Custom Captcha add-on in action, preview the form.
2. Fill in the form as a test entry and observe that users need to enter the correct answer to the captcha question in order to successfully submit the form.

Conclusion: Congratulations! You have successfully installed and utilized the Custom Captcha add-on in WPForms. By following these steps, you have enhanced the security of your forms by incorporating a captcha field. This helps protect your forms from spam submissions and ensures that users are genuine human visitors. The Custom Captcha add-on is a valuable tool in maintaining a secure and reliable website.