{"id":11150,"date":"2014-05-19T07:22:45","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T07:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/123formbuilder.polarbuildingcleaning.net\/docs\/?p=11150"},"modified":"2024-03-28T10:11:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T10:11:32","slug":"what-is-a-verification-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/123formbuilder.polarbuildingcleaning.net\/docs\/what-is-a-verification-code\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a verification code and how important it is on a 123FormBuilder form?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you worried about spam compromising your online forms? Explore the significance of verification codes<\/a> on 123FormBuilder. Discover how these codes bolster security by preventing malicious bot attacks and maintaining data integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine organizing an event and using 123FormBuilder to create an online registration form<\/a> where participants can sign up for the event. However, as the registration form is being shared with the public, you encounter a sudden surge in suspicious registrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The influx of spam registrations not only clutters your database with irrelevant information but now you are also spending time deleting the submissions made by spambots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spam and bot attacks make it vital to take steps to protect your data. 123FormBuilder offers a solution consisting of verification codes. They add an extra layer of security to your forms by requiring users to prove they are human. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By doing so, they prevent malicious bots from accessing your data and keep your information safe from harm. Additionally, verification codes help maintain data integrity by ensuring that only legitimate form submissions are accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A verification code is a security protection method used by form owners to prevent Internet robots from abusing and spamming their forms. The code is usually a combination of letters and numbers that the user must enter correctly before submitting the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different verification code types, but the most commonly used is CAPTCHA. This generates a random code within an image next to a text box. The form visitor has to type in the exact code for the form data to be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Owners have the option to disable web form verification codes on 123FormBuilder. However, this makes the forms more vulnerable to spam attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage our form builder<\/a> users to use verification codes whenever possible on their forms. You can find them in the Security<\/b> section of the Form Editor<\/b>, under Captcha settings,<\/b> and at the bottom of your form in the form editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Captcha<\/strong> \u2013 this verification code will appear only when your form is abused<\/p>\n\n\n\n

reCAPTCHA<\/strong> \u2013 the verification code will always be displayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Verification codes, such as Smart Captcha or reCAPTCHA, can enhance the security of online forms, prevent spam, and protect data legitimacy. Implementing these codes can provide peace of mind, safeguarding online interactions from malicious entities. Don’t leave your online security to chance; take advantage of 123FormBuilder’s verification codes today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. What is the purpose of a verification code on a form?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The verification code serves as a security measure to prevent spam and malicious bot attacks on online forms, ensuring that only legitimate users can submit data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How does a verification code enhance data integrity on forms?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By requiring users to prove they are human through a verification code, the form ensures that only genuine submissions are accepted, maintaining the integrity of the data collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How can I activate the verification code feature on my form?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enable the verification code on your form, go to Set up -> Security<\/b> and select one of the options from the Captcha settings<\/b>. Additionally, you can find the Captcha verification<\/b> option at the bottom of your form in the form editor. Click on it to open the menu on the right side and turn on Captcha verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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