Google reCAPTCHA Overview
Use Security > Google reCAPTCHA to enable or disable reCAPTCHA protection across the website.
Current Panel Overview
The page shown in the video contains:
reCAPTCHA ProtectiontoggleSite KeySecret KeySave Configuration- setup notes and Google reCAPTCHA guidance links
Fields and What to Enter
Site Key: paste the public site key generated in Google reCAPTCHA Admin ConsoleSecret Key: paste the private secret key generated for the same domain and same reCAPTCHA setup
Important:
Site KeyandSecret Keymust be generated from the same Google reCAPTCHA project.- The configured domain in Google Admin Console must match your production website domain.
- Use the key pair for the exact reCAPTCHA type expected by your frontend implementation.
Configure and Apply reCAPTCHA
- Open
Security > Google reCAPTCHA. - Turn the protection toggle
ON. - Enter:
Site KeySecret Key
- Click
Save Configuration. - Verify the protected flow on the website after saving.
To disable protection, switch the toggle OFF and save again.
How to Generate Site Key and Secret Key
- Admin Console:
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
- Open reCAPTCHA Admin Console.
- Create a new site or select an existing one.
- Select the reCAPTCHA type required by your project.
- Add the correct production domain.
- Generate the keys.
- Copy the
Site KeyandSecret Keyinto the CMS panel. - Enable protection and save.
Best Practices
- Keep
Secret Keyprivate and never expose it on frontend pages. - Use correct domain mapping in Google console to avoid verification failure.
- Verify reCAPTCHA behavior after enabling on the actual website flow.
- If issues occur, disable the toggle temporarily and recheck key and domain setup.
Notes
Site Keyis used in frontend integration.Secret Keyis used server-side to validate reCAPTCHA responses.