Tired of struggling with Google reCAPTCHA on your Joomla site? Learn how to implement Cloudflare Turnstile for free, without routing your DNS through Cloudflare! This powerful anti-spam solution offers superior bot protection and a better user experience. Get step-by-step instructions for Joomla 5 and the Cloudflare Turnstile plugin by Sharky. Boost your Joomla site security and fight spam effectively.
Summary
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Introduction & Credit
The video opens with a sponsor mention (mysite.guru) and an overview of using Cloudflare Turnstile without migrating DNS. Shoutout to Michael J. Brandt for discovering this method. -
Create a Cloudflare Account
Walkthrough of signing up for a free Cloudflare account and accessing the Turnstile section from the dashboard. -
Add a New Turnstile Widget
Setup begins by adding your Joomla site hostname. Options like non-interactive mode and pre-clearance are explained. -
Generate API Keys
After widget setup, Cloudflare provides site key and secret key, which are needed for Joomla integration. -
Download the Joomla Plugin
The tutorial shows how to download Sharky's Turnstile plugin from either GitHub or the Joomla Extension Directory. -
Install the Plugin in Joomla
Guides viewers through standard Joomla extension installation using the plugin ZIP file. -
Configure the Plugin
You paste the site and secret keys into the plugin settings and enable it within Joomla. -
Set as Default Captcha
In Joomla's Global Configuration, set Turnstile as the default CAPTCHA system to activate it across the site. -
Benefits Over reCAPTCHA
Tim highlights that Turnstile offers a better user experience (non-interactive), with no Google tracking and no DNS change required. -
Final Tips & Wrap-Up
Suggests testing with Convert Forms, reminds users to subscribe, and signs off with his signature: โEnjoy your Joomla sites, and God bless!โ
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