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title: How to Configure Google reCAPTCHA Protection in ReviewX
description: "Automated spam bots and fraudulent reviews can quickly clutter your WooCommerce store and mislead genuine shoppers. ReviewX features integrated **Google reCAPTCHA Protection** directly inside your review submission forms to block bots while maintaining a seamless submission experience for real customers.…"
url: "https://reviewx.io/docs/setup-recaptcha/"
updated: "2026-09-23"
category: Configuration
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# How to Configure Google reCAPTCHA Protection in ReviewX

Automated spam bots and fraudulent reviews can quickly clutter your WooCommerce store and mislead genuine shoppers. ReviewX features integrated **Google reCAPTCHA Protection** directly inside your review submission forms to block bots while maintaining a seamless submission experience for real customers.

![Google reCAPTCHA Protection Settings in ReviewX](https://reviewx.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/security_google_recaptcha_annotated.png)
Configure reCAPTCHA Version \[1\], enter your Site Key \[2\] and Secret Key \[3\], and save your security settings in ReviewX.

## Step 1: Obtain Google reCAPTCHA Keys

To connect reCAPTCHA to ReviewX, you need public API keys from Google:

1. Visit the official [Google reCAPTCHA Admin Console](https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin) and sign in with your Google account.
2. Under **Register a new site**, enter a label (e.g. *My WooCommerce Store*).
3. Choose your reCAPTCHA type:
   - **reCAPTCHA v3:** Invisible, score-based verification that analyzes user behavior without requiring user interaction. (Recommended)
   - **reCAPTCHA v2 ("I'm not a robot" Checkbox):** Displays an explicit checkbox that prompts users with challenge questions if suspicious activity is detected.
4. Under **Domains**, enter your store's root domain name (e.g. `yourdomain.com`).
5. Accept the Terms of Service and click **Submit**.
6. Copy your generated **Site Key** and **Secret Key**.

## Step 2: Enter Credentials in ReviewX

1. In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to **ReviewX → Settings**.
2. Click the **Security** tab.
3. Select your **reCAPTCHA version** \[1\] from the dropdown menu (choose *v3 Invisible (Score based)* or *v2 Checkbox* matching the keys generated in Step 1).
4. Paste your public Google key into the **Site key** field \[2\].
5. Paste your private Google key into the **Secret key** field \[3\].
6. Click the blue **Save** button in the bottom floating toolbar.

## Step 3: Verify Protection on Storefront

Once saved, visit any single product page on your live store in a private/incognito browser window and click **Write a review**:

- If using **v3 Invisible**: The Google reCAPTCHA badge will display in the bottom corner of your store, silently verifying human behavior upon form submission.
- If using **v2 Checkbox**: The "I'm not a robot" checkbox will appear directly inside the ReviewX submission modal before the submit button.

## Troubleshooting Tips

- **"Invalid domain for Site Key":** Ensure the domain listed in your Google reCAPTCHA console matches your exact live WordPress domain without `https://` or trailing slashes.
- **Key Version Mismatch:** If you generated v3 keys in Google, you must select *v3 Invisible* in ReviewX. Using a v3 key with v2 selected will trigger an authentication error.

## Related Articles

- [Overview of General Settings Tab](https://reviewx.io/docs/overview-of-general-settings-tab/)
- [How to Enable the Review Consent Checkbox](https://reviewx.io/docs/how-to-enable-allow-consent-checkbox/)