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title: "How to add Google reCAPTCHA in WordPress registration form?"
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# How to add Google reCAPTCHA in WordPress registration form?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Login & Signup block adds Google reCAPTCHA to a WordPress registration form while the form is being created.
- Google reCAPTCHA v3 requires a Site Key and Secret Key, and the setup page asks for a label, reCAPTCHA v3 type, and domain names without http or https.
- Nexter Blocks → Extra Options → Settings connects Google reCAPTCHA by enabling the toggle, entering the v3 keys, and then adding the reCAPTCHA field under Register with the +Add Field button.

Adding Google reCAPTCHA to a WordPress registration form is an important step in protecting your website from spam and malicious activity. It helps distinguish between users and bots, ensuring that only authentic users can access your website’s content.

You can use different third party plugins to add Google reCAPTCHA on your registration form but with the Login & Signup block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a Google reCAPTCHA to your registration form while creating it.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of Nexter Blocks* Login & Signup block, [click here](/docs/login-signup-block-settings-overview/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of Nexter Blocks*, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.**

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-login-form/)

> *Note: Make sure new user registration is enabled in the ****Settings**** > ****General**** page.*

For this, you must have your Google reCAPTCHA v3 Site Key and Secret Key.

> *Note: You have to use Google reCAPTCHA v3.*

## Get Google reCAPTCHA v3 Site Key and Secret Key

Make sure you are logged into your Google account, and then go to [this link](https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin/create#list).

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/google-recaptcha.png)

Then, on the page, you can add a label in the Label field. You can use your domain name for easy identification.

In the **reCAPTCHA type,** make sure to select **reCAPTCHA v3**.

Then you have to add your domain name in the **Domains** field. Make sure to add the domain name without http or https. 

You can add multiple domain names.

Accept the Terms of Service and click the **Submit** button.

On the next page, you’ll get your Google reCAPTCHA v3 Site Key and Secret Key.

![google recaptcha key](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/google-recaptcha-key.png)

## Add the Google reCAPTCHA v3 Site Key and Secret Key in Nexter Blocks

Once you have both Google reCAPTCHA v3 Site Key and Secret Key, go to

- **Nexter Blocks **→** Extra Options **→ **Settings**.

- Scroll down to the **Connect Google reCAPTCHA** section and enable the toggle.

- Then click on the settings icon.

- In the popup enter your Google reCAPTCHA v3** **Site Key and Secret Key and click the **Save **button.

- Then click the **Save Settings** button on the Settings page.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/add-recaptcha-site-key-secrect-key-nexter-blocks-settings-1.png)

Now add the block on the page, go to **Forms** > **Type** and select **Register** or **Login & Register**. 

Select the appropriate layout from the **Layout** section.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/login-signup-register-type-new.png)

Once your form fields are ready, go to the **Register** tab and click the **+Add Field** button.

From the **Field** dropdown, select **reCAPTCHA**.

Then from the **Position** section, you can choose the reCAPTCHA position.

This will add a Google reCAPTCHA security on your registration form.

Also, check [How to make WordPress user registration GDPR compliant](https://nexterwp.com/docs/make-wordpress-user-registration-gdpr-compliant/).