Secure My WP Site – reCAPTCHA

Protect your WordPress forms with Google reCAPTCHA integration. Secure login, registration, and password reset forms against automated attacks.

Prerequisites

Before using the plugin:

  1. Secure My WP Site – Login plugin must be installed and activated
  2. Google reCAPTCHA API keys (site key and secret key)

Core Features

  • Google reCAPTCHA integration
  • Protection for multiple forms
  • Easy API key configuration
  • Automatic form protection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Simple setup process
  • AJAX validation

Quick Start

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/secure-my-wp-site-recaptcha
  2. Make sure Secure My WP Site – Login plugin is installed and activated
  3. Activate the plugin through WordPress admin
  4. Go to the reCAPTCHA settings page and enter your Google reCAPTCHA API keys
  5. Protection begins immediately after configuration

Configuration Options

API Settings

  • Site Key: Your reCAPTCHA site key
  • Secret Key: Your reCAPTCHA secret key
  • Both available from Google reCAPTCHA admin panel

Protected Forms

  • WordPress login form
  • User registration form
  • Password reset form
  • Lost password form
  • Email confirmation form

Admin Features

Settings Management

  • API key configuration
  • Form protection settings
  • Error message customization
  • Automatic integration

Security Features

  • Server-side validation
  • Nonce verification
  • Secure API communication
  • Automatic bot protection
  • Form submission validation

Integration Support

  • Works with Secure My WP Site – Login plugin
  • Compatible with all WordPress themes
  • Works with custom login pages
  • Supports standard WordPress forms

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  1. Plugin Not Activating
    • Verify Secure My WP Site – Login is installed and active
    • Check PHP version requirement
    • Ensure WordPress version is compatible
  2. reCAPTCHA Not Showing
    • Verify API keys are correct
    • Check JavaScript is enabled
    • Clear browser cache
  3. Verification Failing
    • Confirm secret key is correct
    • Check server connectivity
    • Verify form submission

Security Best Practices

  1. Keep API keys secure
  2. Use HTTPS for all forms
  3. Regular key rotation
  4. Monitor failed attempts
  5. Keep plugin updated

Technical Details

  • Automatic script loading
  • WordPress action integration
  • Secure form validation
  • Error handling
  • Clean code structure

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Secure My WP Site – Login plugin installed and activated
  • Valid Google reCAPTCHA API keys

Important Notes

  • Site key is for frontend display
  • Secret key is for backend verification
  • Never share your secret key
  • All forms protected automatically
  • No shortcodes needed

License

GPLv2 or later

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