To meet basic website cybersecurity standards and protect against automated abuse, all websites hosted with iCoreHosting are required to implement Google reCAPTCHA on these forms:
•Registration forms
•Contact / enquiry forms
•Password reset forms
•Any public input form accessible to users
Why this is required:
This requirement is part of iCoreHosting’s effort to:
•Prevent fake registrations and spam
•Block bots from submitting malicious content
•Protect your domain and email reputation
•Ensure server IPs are not blacklisted due to abuse
• Comply with general website cybersecurity best practices
Supported reCAPTCHA types:
•Google reCAPTCHA v2 – “I’m not a robot” checkbox
•Google reCAPTCHA v3 – Invisible, background protection
Sign up here:
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
Implementation guide:
For WordPress:
Recommended plugins:
•Contact Form 7 with reCAPTCHA
•WPForms
•Invisible reCAPTCHA for WordPress
For custom websites:
Use Google’s official integration guide:
https://developers.google.com/recaptcha/docs
Consequences of non-compliance:
Websites without reCAPTCHA may face:
•Spam registrations and automated attacks
•Poor email deliverability
•IP blacklisting
•Temporary restrictions for server protection
Need help?
If you need assistance adding reCAPTCHA, please contact our support team.
Support: https://www.icore.com.my/support
iCoreHosting Support Team
Helping you stay secure and compliant.
