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reCAPTCHA uses advanced algorithms and behavioral analysis to distinguish between humans and bots, enhancing online security. It offers different verification methods, including image challenges and invisible detection, to create a smoother user experience while keeping automated attacks at bay.

# Prerequisites

Preexisting website.
Preexisting Google Account.

# Billing Information

Before installing reCAPTCHA, you will need a Google Account to set up your billing information.

Go to the Google Cloud Console. If you don't have a Google Account, create a new account.
Log in with the Google account associated with your reCAPTCHA project.
From the navigation menu, go to Billing.

Link an existing Billing Account or create a new one by clicking Manage Billing Accounts.

Google console billing

# Manage Billing Accounts

Select Create Account.

Google console Create Account

Name your billing account and select your country and click Agree & Continue.

Google console Account Information Step 1

Select your payment method and add your credit card or bank account details. Once completed, click Submit and Enable Billing.

Google console Account Information Step 2

# Installation

Go to reCAPTCHA and login to your account.
Click the plus icon to Create a new project.

reCAPTCHA create

Enter a label for your project.

reCAPTCHA form

Select "Score Based (v3)" as the reCAPTCHA type.
Add your domain under "Domain".
Click Submit.

Note:

If you are working with a third party to help set up your reCAPTCHA, you will need to obtain an admin email address from the vendor or developer, and add it as an “Owner” to your reCAPTCHA under Domain Settings. Example: **@solodev.com.