Google reCAPTCHA helps prevent spam submissions on your forms by adding an invisible security layer. Here's how to implement it effectively:

Default Implementation

• Automatically enabled for:
  • Newsletter blocks
  • Form blocks
  • Product waitlists
• Uses reCAPTCHA v3 (invisible, no user interaction needed)
• Cover pages use reCAPTCHA v2 (requires checkbox verification)

Enabling reCAPTCHA

Form Blocks:

1. Click Edit on page
2. Click pencil icon on form block
3. Navigate to Storage tab
4. Click Google reCAPTCHA
5. Enable the toggle

Newsletter Blocks:

1. Edit page and click pencil icon
2. Go to Storage tab
3. Connect Squarespace storage
4. Enable Google reCAPTCHA toggle

Promotional Pop-ups:

1. Open Promotional pop-up panel
2. Select Action > Sign up for newsletter
3. Click Verification
4. Check "Turn on reCAPTCHA"

Cover Page Forms Setup (Version 7.0):

1. Open Developer tools > External API Keys
2. Get Google reCAPTCHA API Keys
3. Configure settings:
   • Choose reCAPTCHA V2
   • Select "I'm not a robot" Checkbox
   • Add all domains (built-in and custom)
   • Accept terms of service
4. Copy and paste Site Key and Secret Key

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Invalid domain error: Add all domains in Google reCAPTCHA settings
• Invalid key type: Use reCAPTCHA V2 for cover pages
• Submission errors: Check for correct Secret Key format
• iOS scrolling issue: Known limitation between iOS and Google

Domain Updates:

1. Access Developer tools > External API Keys
2. Update domains in Google reCAPTCHA settings
3. Allow 30 minutes for changes to take effect

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