Preventing spam on Wordpress - Revision history

Bert at 19:13, 24 April 2021

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2020-07-31T14:51:08Z

Google's reCAPTCHA

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	=== Google's reCAPTCHA ===		=== Google's reCAPTCHA ===
	CAPTCHA, originally from a complicated acronym, is a term used for different kinds of challenges to prevent automated scripts from trying to comment, register or login on websites. reCAPTCHA is a project owned by ~~google~~ that is quite successful at designing these challenges. You probably know reCAPTCHA as the "I'm not a robot" checkbox you often have to press. More details are available on https://google.com/recaptcha		CAPTCHA, originally from a complicated acronym, is a term used for different kinds of challenges to prevent automated scripts from trying to comment, register or login on websites. reCAPTCHA is a project owned by Google that is quite successful at designing these challenges. You probably know reCAPTCHA as the "I'm not a robot" checkbox you often have to press. More details are available on https://google.com/recaptcha

	There are several different plugins that make it possible to add reCAPTCHA to WordPress. You can follow these instructions to get started:		There are several different plugins that make it possible to add reCAPTCHA to WordPress. You can follow these instructions to get started:
	* Navigate to the ~~Wordpress~~ admin dashboard and login		* Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard and login
	* Go to Plugins and select Add New		* Go to Plugins and select Add New
	* Search for "recaptcha"		* Search for "recaptcha"

Yoa: /* Restricting comments */

2020-07-31T14:48:20Z

Restricting comments

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	== Restricting comments ==		== Restricting comments ==
	By default, WordPress allows anyone to comment freely on any post you make on your website. While this makes sense when you maintain a blog, it makes less sense when you're using WordPress as the basis for your student organization's website or for something with little to no reader interaction. We therefore advise those with a WordPress installation to consider restricting comments by following these instructions:		By default, WordPress allows anyone to comment freely on any post you make on your website. While this makes sense when you maintain a blog, it makes less sense when you're using WordPress as the basis for your student organization's website or for something with little to no reader interaction. We therefore advise those with a WordPress installation to consider restricting comments by following these instructions:
	* Navigate to the ~~Wordpress~~ admin dashboard and login		* Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard and login
	* Go to Settings and then Discussion		* Go to Settings and then Discussion
	* In almost all cases, you will want to disable link notifications, pingbacks and trackbacks, as these are almost exclusively used for spam nowadays		* In almost all cases, you will want to disable link notifications, pingbacks and trackbacks, as these are almost exclusively used for spam nowadays
	* Consider disabling comments ~~all together~~ as well		* Consider disabling comments altogether as well
	** If you wish to enable some form of comments, consider restricting to logged in users, or require your approval. You may in that case also want to automate spam detection (see below)		** If you wish to enable some form of comments, consider restricting to logged in users, or require your approval. You may in that case also want to automate spam detection (see below).
	* It's possible in WordPress to disable comments as a general setting, but still have it enabled on individual posts or pages. Make sure to delete the default test post and page, as well as to look at the discussion setting on every existing post and page. If you can't find this setting, it may be hidden, but available under the "Screen Options" button at the top of the page.		* It's possible in WordPress to disable comments as a general setting, but still have it enabled on individual posts or pages. Make sure to delete the default test post and page, as well as to look at the discussion setting on every existing post and page. If you can't find this setting, it may be hidden, but available under the "Screen Options" button at the top of the page.

Bert at 14:27, 31 July 2020

2020-07-31T14:27:41Z

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	==~~Google~~'s ~~recaptcha==~~		== Restricting comments ==
	~~===What is recaptcha~~ and ~~how/~~will ~~it help prevent~~ spam~~?===~~		By default, WordPress allows anyone to comment freely on any post you make on your website. While this makes sense when you maintain a blog, it makes less sense when you're using WordPress as the basis for your student organization's website or for something with little to no reader interaction. We therefore advise those with a WordPress installation to consider restricting comments by following these instructions:
	~~For answers~~ to ~~those questions~~ you can ~~look~~ at ~~google's~~ page ~~about recaptcha (https://google~~.~~com/recaptcha)~~		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashboard and login
			* Go to Settings and then Discussion
			* In almost all cases, you will want to disable link notifications, pingbacks and trackbacks, as these are almost exclusively used for spam nowadays
			* Consider disabling comments all together as well
			** If you wish to enable some form of comments, consider restricting to logged in users, or require your approval. You may in that case also want to automate spam detection (see below)
			* It's possible in WordPress to disable comments as a general setting, but still have it enabled on individual posts or pages. Make sure to delete the default test post and page, as well as to look at the discussion setting on every existing post and page. If you can't find this setting, it may be hidden, but available under the "Screen Options" button at the top of the page.

	==~~=Installation=~~==		== Detecting spam ==
	~~This installation guide requires Wordpress '~~''3.~~8''' or higher~~		As mentioned above, it's better in most cases to simply not allow comments or to restrict them very heavily than having to deal with spam. If you have no other choice, there are some options available to help you out. It's important to keep in mind that both options below rely on external service providers for some aspects of their spam detection.

	* Go to the ~~Wordpress recaptcha~~ plugin ~~site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/)~~ and ~~download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder~~		=== Akismet ===
	* Extract the contents of the archive in to '''.~~/wp-content/plugins/ '''~~		Akismet is a plugin by the main company behind WordPress, Automattic. The plugin sends every comment that is posted to an Akismet server, which uses pattern matching, URL detection and other techniques to evaluate whether it's spam or not. Because of its focus on WordPress comments, it is very accurate and can also block spam that was composed and posted by an actual human, as opposed to CAPTCHA which aims to block automated posting only. Keep in mind that Akismet is only free for non-commercial purposes.
	* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashbord and ~~select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)~~
	* Activate the google recaptcha plugin
	* This will give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can ~~select the settings link located below the plugin~~
	* Follow the instructions on the page and ~~depending on your configuration recaptcha will start~~

	===~~Video instructions~~===		To use Akismet follow these instructions:
	~~The makers~~ of the Wordpress recaptcha ~~have~~ a ~~video tutorial~~. ~~This~~ will ~~supplement the above instructions~~, ~~particularly~~ the ~~last step~~. (https://~~youtu~~.be/~~RUJ9VwZLFSY)~~		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashboard and login
			* Go to Plugins and select Add New
			* If Akismet Anti-Spam isn't already on the "Featured" page, then search for "akismet"
			* Install and activate the plugin
			* You will then be redirected to a settings page, where you can setup an Akismet account and configure your settings.

			=== Google's reCAPTCHA ===
			CAPTCHA, originally from a complicated acronym, is a term used for different kinds of challenges to prevent automated scripts from trying to comment, register or login on websites. reCAPTCHA is a project owned by google that is quite successful at designing these challenges. You probably know reCAPTCHA as the "I'm not a robot" checkbox you often have to press. More details are available on https://google.com/recaptcha

			There are several different plugins that make it possible to add reCAPTCHA to WordPress. You can follow these instructions to get started:
			* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashboard and login
			* Go to Plugins and select Add New
			* Search for "recaptcha"
			* Many of the plugins you will get are well-suited for this task. At the time of writing, ULYSSIS has been using "ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress" for a while. There is however no reason why other plugins won't be suitable.
			* Install and activate the plugin of your choice
			* You will then usually be redirected to a settings page, where you will need to enter the keys to use reCAPTCHA. You can register these on https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
			* Make sure to also check other configuration options, not all plugins will necessarily protect comment forms by default
			* Usually, you can find settings for your different plugins under the settings menu, if you wish to make changes in the future

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Bert at 00:49, 26 October 2019

2019-10-26T00:49:38Z

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	==Google's recaptcha==		==Google's recaptcha==
	===What is recaptcha and how/will it help prevent spam ?===		===What is recaptcha and how/will it help prevent spam?===
	For answers to those questions you can look at google's page about recaptcha(https://google.com/recaptcha)		For answers to those questions you can look at google's page about recaptcha (https://google.com/recaptcha)

	===Installation===		===Installation===

Bert at 15:19, 28 August 2019

2019-08-28T15:19:10Z

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	===Video instructions===		===Video instructions===
	The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)		The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)

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Covert: /* Installation */

2016-02-07T21:41:35Z

Installation

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	* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashbord and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashbord and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)
	* Activate the google recaptcha plugin		* Activate the google recaptcha plugin
	* This ~~wil~~ give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin		* This will give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin
	* Follow the ~~instruction~~ on the page and depending on ~~you~~ configuration recaptcha ~~wil~~ start		* Follow the instructions on the page and depending on your configuration recaptcha will start

	===Video instructions===		===Video instructions===
	The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)		The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)

Covert: /* Installation */

2016-02-07T21:39:09Z

Installation

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	* Go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder		* Go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder
	* Extract the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''		* Extract the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''
	* Navigate to the Wordpress admin ~~dashword~~ and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashbord and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)
	* Activate the google recaptcha plugin		* Activate the google recaptcha plugin
	* This wil give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin		* This wil give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin

Covert: /* Installation */

2016-02-07T21:38:56Z

Installation

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	This installation guide requires Wordpress '''3.8''' or higher		This installation guide requires Wordpress '''3.8''' or higher

	* go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder		* Go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder
	* ~~extract~~ the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''		* Extract the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''
	* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashword and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashword and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)
	* ~~activate~~ the google recaptcha plugin		* Activate the google recaptcha plugin
	* ~~this~~ wil give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin		* This wil give you a link to the configuration page of the plugin or you can select the settings link located below the plugin
	* ~~follow~~ the instruction on the page and depending on you configuration recaptcha wil start		* Follow the instruction on the page and depending on you configuration recaptcha wil start

	===Video instructions===		===Video instructions===
	The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)		The makers of the Wordpress recaptcha have a video tutorial. This will supplement the above instructions, particularly the last step. (https://youtu.be/RUJ9VwZLFSY)

Covert: /* google's recaptcha */

2016-02-07T21:38:09Z

google's recaptcha

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	==~~google~~'s recaptcha==		==Google's recaptcha==
	===What is recaptcha and how/will it help prevent spam ?===		===What is recaptcha and how/will it help prevent spam ?===
	For answers to those questions you can look at google's page about recaptcha(https://google.com/recaptcha)		For answers to those questions you can look at google's page about recaptcha(https://google.com/recaptcha)
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	This installation guide requires Wordpress '''3.8''' or higher		This installation guide requires Wordpress '''3.8''' or higher

	* Go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder		* go to the Wordpress recaptcha plugin site (https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-captcha/) and download the latest version on our site in to the Wordpress installation folder
	* extract the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''		* extract the contents of the archive in to '''./wp-content/plugins/ '''
	* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashword and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)		* Navigate to the Wordpress admin dashword and select the plugin link (on the left side of the dashboard)