What Types of CAPTCHA Can Be Integrated with Your PrestaShop Store?
Spam messages, fake customer accounts, and auto-bot activity can wreak havoc on your PrestaShop store. CAPTCHA solutions are essential to protect your forms from these threats and ensure only legitimate users interact with your website. In this post, we’ll explore the types of CAPTCHA supported by the CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module, their difficulty levels, and how you can use them effectively.
The power of CAPTCHA: Why it’s necessary
CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a widely used tool that prevents spam and bot activity by challenging users to prove they are human. By integrating CAPTCHA, you can:
- Protect your forms from malicious bots and spam.
- Ensure valid customer interactions, safeguarding the quality of your data.
- Enhance the user experience by maintaining a clean and secure website.
CAPTCHA types supported by the module
The CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module supports a range of CAPTCHA types to suit your security needs:
1. Image-based CAPTCHA difficulty levels
This module provides CAPTCHA images generated via a PHP library with customizable difficulty levels:
- Basic: Simple patterns and easy challenges for user-friendly interaction.
- Medium: Slightly more complex images to deter basic bots.
- Difficult: Advanced challenges offering high-security protection.
2. Google reCAPTCHA
If you need additional security, the module supports Google reCAPTCHA, a trusted CAPTCHA solution. The options include:
- reCAPTCHA v2: Displays a “I'm not a robot” checkbox or an image selection challenge.
- reCAPTCHA v3: Invisible CAPTCHA that works in the background, scoring user interactions for security.
Note: To integrate Google reCAPTCHA, you need to generate an API key. Follow the guide for reCAPTCHA v2/v3 API key setup.
Where can CAPTCHA be displayed?
The module allows you to display CAPTCHA on multiple forms across your PrestaShop store, providing a comprehensive spam prevention solution:
PrestaShop contact form: Prevent spam messages from your website’s contact form by enabling CAPTCHA.
Customer registration form: Ensure only legitimate users can create accounts by adding CAPTCHA to your registration form.
Login form: Protect your login page from brute-force attacks and ensure secure customer access.
Newsletter subscription form: Block bots from spamming your subscription list and improve email marketing efficiency.
“Forgot your password” form: Secure your password recovery process by preventing unauthorized reset attempts.
Out-of-product alert form: Stop bots from abusing your stock alert feature, ensuring real customers benefit from product updates.
The CAPTCHA - reCAPTCHA module offers multiple CAPTCHA types and flexible display positions to shield your PrestaShop store from spam and bots. Whether you choose image-based CAPTCHAs or Google reCAPTCHA, you can enhance your store’s security and protect its integrity.
Ready to take the next step? Explore the configuration options to set up CAPTCHA for your store and enjoy peace of mind!