This guide explains how to set up hCaptcha with WP Easy Pay to protect your payment forms from spam and automated submissions while keeping user privacy in mind.

What is hCaptcha?

hCaptcha is a security service by hCaptcha that helps block bots and abusive traffic. It uses human-verification challenges and focuses on privacy-friendly protection, compared to traditional CAPTCHA services.

When to Use hCaptcha

• When you want a privacy-focused CAPTCHA solution
• When you prefer a visible human verification challenge
• When protecting payment, donation, or checkout forms from spam and bots

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

Step 1: Register Your Website on hCaptcha

1. Go to the hCaptcha dashboard.
2. Sign up or log in to your account.
3. Create a new site.
4. Enter a site name for identification.
5. Add your website domain.
6. Save the site.

After registration, hCaptcha will provide:

• Site Key
• Secret Key

Step 2: Copy hCaptcha Keys

• Copy the Site Key
• Copy the Secret Key
• Keep both keys safe for use in WP Easy Pay settings.

Step 3: Add hCaptcha Keys in WP Easy Pay

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to WP Easy Pay → Settings.
3. Open the Captcha / Security section.
4. Select hCaptcha as the captcha provider.
5. Paste the Site Key and Secret Key into the required fields.
6. Save the settings.

Step 4: Verify hCaptcha on the Frontend

1. Visit the page that displays the payment form.
2. Confirm the hCaptcha challenge appears on the form.
3. Submit a test payment to verify proper functionality.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Captcha not showing?
  Make sure the correct domain is added in the hCaptcha dashboard.
• Verification failing?
  Recheck that the Site Key and Secret Key are entered correctly.
• Using cache plugins?
  Clear all caches after enabling hCaptcha.
• Test before going live
  Always test the CAPTCHA functionality in WP Easy Pay test mode before enabling it on live payment forms.

Summary

Integrating hCaptcha with WP Easy Pay adds an extra layer of security to your payment forms by blocking bots and automated abuse. It is a strong, privacy-focused alternative that helps keep your payment flow secure and reliable.