> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.storefront.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.storefront.co.za/features/stores/store-settings/security-and-privacy/google-recaptcha.md).

# Google reCAPTCHA

reCAPTCHA is a Google service that tells real customers apart from automated bots. Adding it protects your store's forms from spam registrations, bogus enquiries and automated attempts to guess customer passwords.

### Before You Start

You need a site key and a secret key from Google. You can set these up through [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/recaptcha-enterprise/docs/set-up-google-cloud). Register your store's domain when creating the keys.

### Settings

* **Site key** - the public key, used on your storefront.
* **Secret key** - the private key, used by your store to verify each response. Keep this one confidential.
* **Enable** - switches reCAPTCHA on for your storefront forms.

### How to Add Google reCAPTCHA

1. Set up reCAPTCHA on the Google side and note your site key and secret key
2. Select the store you wish to update
3. Click on Manage Store Settings underneath Settings
4. Open Security & Privacy
5. Open the Google reCAPTCHA section
6. Add your site key and secret key
7. Switch Enable on
8. Save your changes
9. Open your storefront's registration or contact form and confirm it still submits successfully

{% hint style="warning" %}
Test a real form submission after enabling this. If the keys are wrong or your domain was not registered with Google, customers may be blocked from registering or submitting enquiries.
{% endhint %}