How to Set Up Spam Protection in PhotoBiz
Your PhotoBiz Website Package includes built-in tools to help protect you from spam.
The Spam Protection settings in your control panel let you manage and customize your security options easily.
This guide will show you step-by-step how to access and adjust your spam protection settings.
STEP ONE
Log Into Your PhotoBiz Account
- Go to your PhotoBiz Control Panel.
- Click MY ACCOUNT from the menu on the left side.
STEP TWO
Access Spam Protection Settings
- Hover over SETTINGS at the top of your My Account page.
- In the dropdown menu, click SPAM PROTECTION.
TURN ON GOOGLE reCAPTCHA
At the top of the Spam Protection page, you’ll see your Google reCAPTCHA settings.
- If reCAPTCHA is not yet enabled, we highly recommend turning it on to help automatically block bots and spam.
👉 Follow this guide to activate Google reCAPTCHA
SPAM POLICY SETTINGS
In this section, you can manually block spam submissions by setting up:
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Blocked Domains & Email Addresses
Stop submissions from specific email addresses or entire domains.
⚠️ Be careful: Blocking a domain like gmail.com will block everyone using a Gmail address. -
Blacklisted IP Addresses
Block submissions from specific IP addresses known for spam. -
Restricted Words List
Block any form or comment submissions that contain specific words.
(Example: casino, lottery, bitcoin, etc.)
➡️ Tip: If reCAPTCHA is enabled, you may not need to add many manual blocks unless you’re seeing issues.
ADDITIONAL SPAM PROTECTION OPTIONS
You can also customize a few more settings:
- GDPR Policy Checkbox Label
Customize the text for your GDPR compliance checkbox on forms.
- Backup Privacy Policy
Store a backup copy of your Privacy Policy here for quick access.
- Marketing Emails Opt-in
Allow users to opt in to receive marketing emails when they submit forms.
By managing these settings, you can reduce spam and improve the security of your website forms.
