In this article, we will show you how to add CAPTCHA to Google Forms in just a few clicks. Simply follow the steps below.
Google Forms doesn't include a built-in CAPTCHA feature. To add a CAPTCHA-like mechanism, you must do it manually.
Here's how to add a simple CAPTCHA to your form:
Once your form is ready, add a new question. Choose the "Short Answer" question type and write a simple challenge, such as a basic math problem, to serve as a CAPTCHA. Label this clearly to differentiate it from other questions.
For example, you can write: "What is 10 + 5?"
Click the three dots in the question box to enable response validation. Specify the correct answer and create a custom error message for any incorrect attempts.
Following our example, we can set the response validation to: "Number," "Equal to" and then enter the correct answer, which is "15" in this example. You can also write a custom error text.
This is what our CAPTCHA should look like in the form itself:
This example uses a basic math problem as a CAPTCHA. However, keep in mind that this method might not be as secure as automated CAPTCHA systems, and it relies on the honesty of the user to not bypass the security question.
For a more robust CAPTCHA, you might need to integrate third-party services or use Google Apps Script to implement reCAPTCHA, which would require more technical setup.
We hope that this article has helped you and given you a better understanding on how to add CAPTCHA to Google Forms. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to create a sign up sheet for time slots in Google Forms or our article on how to make a timesheet in Google Forms. If you want to know how to send a copy of responses to email in Google Forms, we also suggest checking out our detailed guide.
