How to Block Unwanted Email Addresses from Accessing Your Website Forms
Spam emails can overwhelm your inbox, disrupt workflows, and even pose security risks. The Email Blacklist feature in the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module empowers you to block specific email addresses or entire domains from submitting your forms.
What is an email blacklist, and why do you need it?
The email blacklist is a powerful tool designed to filter out spam emails at their source, helping you maintain clean and secure form submissions. With this feature, you can:
- Stop repetitive spam emails from known email addresses or domains.
- Enhance website security by blocking malicious accounts.
- Focus on legitimate submissions and save time filtering spam.
How it works
An email blacklist works by preventing specified email addresses or patterns from accessing your forms. You can block:
- Specific email addresses (e.g., [email protected]).
- Entire domains using patterns (e.g., *@mail.ru to block all emails from the mail.ru domain).
Step-by-step guide to adding email addresses to the blacklist
Follow these steps to set up the email blacklist feature in the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module:
Step 1: Access the module configuration
Log in to your PrestaShop admin dashboard.
Navigate to Modules > Module Manager.
Locate the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module and click Configure.
Step 2: Add email addresses or patterns
On the module’s configuration page, find the Email blacklist section.
Click to access the input field for adding email addresses or patterns.
Enter the email addresses or patterns you want to block, one per line.
- Example of a specific email address: [email protected]
- Example of an email pattern: *@mail.ru
Use the * character to define patterns, replacing one or more parts of the email address. For instance:
- *@qq.com blocks all emails from the domain qq.com.
- spam*@example.com blocks all emails starting with spam from example.com.
Step 3: Save your settings
After entering the desired email addresses or patterns, click Save to apply the changes. The blacklisted emails will no longer be able to submit your website forms.
Tips for effective use of email blacklist
- Identify common spam domains: Check your inbox or form submissions to identify domains frequently used by spammers.
- Use patterns for broader protection: Block entire domains or email prefixes if you notice spam trends.
- Review your blacklist regularly: Update the list as needed to maintain effective spam prevention.
The Email Blacklist feature in the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module is a simple yet effective way to eliminate spam from your PrestaShop forms. By blocking unwanted email addresses or domains, you can maintain a secure and efficient website environment, ensuring that only legitimate submissions reach your inbox.
Take control of your forms today with the email blacklist feature and say goodbye to spam!