How to set up Google reCAPTCHA V3

Google reCAPTCHA is a free service provided by Google that helps protect websites from spam and abusive activities. By implementing reCAPTCHA on your website, you can prevent bots from accessing your forms and ensure a better user experience for your visitors. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Google reCAPTCHA account.

Video Tutorial: Before diving into the written instructions, you can watch this video tutorial that walks you through the process: Google reCAPTCHA Account Setup Video Tutorial.

Step 1: Access the reCAPTCHA website

1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Google reCAPTCHA website.
2. Click on the "Admin Console" button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Sign in with your Google Account

1. If you're not already signed in to your Google Account, enter your email address and password to sign in.
2. If you don't have a Google Account, click on the "Create Account" link to create one.

Step 3: Register your website

1. On the reCAPTCHA Admin Console page, click on the "+ button" to add a new site.
2. Enter a label for your website to identify it within the reCAPTCHA dashboard.
3. Choose the reCAPTCHA type you want to use (reCAPTCHA v2 or reCAPTCHA v3).
4. Add the domains where you intend to use reCAPTCHA. For example, if your website is "www.example.com," enter "example.com."
5. Accept the reCAPTCHA Terms of Service.
6. Click on the "Submit" button to register your website.

Step 4: Obtain your site key and secret key

1. After successfully registering your website, you'll be redirected to the "reCAPTCHA Settings" page.
2. Locate the site key and secret key displayed on this page.
3. These keys will be required to integrate reCAPTCHA into your website's forms or applications.

Step 5: Integrate reCAPTCHA into your website

1. With the obtained site key and secret key, follow the implementation instructions provided by Google reCAPTCHA. You can find detailed documentation and code samples on the reCAPTCHA website.
2. Depending on your website's platform and development stack, you may need to modify your existing forms or applications to include the reCAPTCHA verification.

Setting up a Google reCAPTCHA account is an important step to enhance the security of your website by preventing spam and abusive activities. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily register your website and obtain the necessary site key and secret key to integrate reCAPTCHA into your forms or applications. Remember to refer to the official Google reCAPTCHA documentation for specific implementation details and customization options.