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How to Install and Use reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (Pro Version)

reCaptcha by BestWebSoft is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to protect your website from spam, abuse, and malicious bots. It supports Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 and allows you to easily integrate it into your login, registration, comment, and other forms.

✅ Step 1: Install the Plugin
Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.

Click Choose File and upload the plugin ZIP file.

Click Install Now, then click Activate once the installation is complete.

⚙️ Step 2: Configure reCAPTCHA Settings
In your WordPress dashboard, go to BWS Panel > reCaptcha.

Choose the reCAPTCHA version you want to use (v2 Checkbox, v2 Invisible, or v3).

Enter your Site Key and Secret Key (you can obtain these from the Google reCAPTCHA admin console).

Select the forms you want to protect:

Login form

Registration form

Reset password form

Comments form

Custom forms (optional)

🎯 Step 3: Customize Behavior (Optional)
Choose a theme (light/dark)

Set custom error messages

Exclude specific user roles (e.g., admin, editors)

Enable GDPR compliance message if required

✅ Step 4: Save Changes and Test
Click Save Changes.

Log out and try submitting a protected form to confirm reCAPTCHA is working.

If using reCAPTCHA v3, you’ll see a badge in the bottom right corner of your site.

💡 Tips for Best Use
Use reCAPTCHA v2 for higher visibility and user interaction.

Use v3 for a more seamless user experience (scored-based detection).

Monitor spam comments and login attempts via your site activity or security plugins.

Pair with other security tools for enhanced protection.

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