Question 1

How do I install and set up PaulMiami reCAPTCHA in my ASP.NET Core project?

Accepted Answer

Install the NuGet package and configure it in your app settings with site and secret keys from Google. Use the tag helpers in Razor views, as outlined in the library's wiki for getting started, but note that documentation is minimal.

Question 2

What's the difference between PaulMiami reCAPTCHA and other libraries like reCAPTCHA.NET?

Accepted Answer

PaulMiami's library is specifically tailored for ASP.NET Core with tag helpers and validation attributes, while others might support multiple .NET versions or offer different integration methods. This one focuses on convention-based setup but lacks reCAPTCHA v3 support.

Question 3

Can I use this library with Blazor Server or Blazor WebAssembly?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for Razor views in ASP.NET Core MVC, so integration with Blazor might require workarounds since Blazor handles UI differently. You'd need to manually embed the reCAPTCHA script and handle server-side validation separately.

Question 4

How to customize the reCAPTCHA theme or size with this library?

Accepted Answer

Customization options are limited to what's provided by Google's reCAPTCHA 2.0 API; the library's tag helpers may expose some parameters, but you'll need to refer to Google's documentation for advanced styling, as the README doesn't detail this.

Question 5

Is server-side validation with this library secure against bots?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it validates reCAPTCHA responses on the server to prevent spoofing, but security depends on keeping your secret key secure and Google's service reliability. Always follow best practices for configuration and error handling.

Question 6

What happens if Google's reCAPTCHA service is down?

Accepted Answer

Your application's forms may fail to load or validate, causing user disruption. The library doesn't include fallback mechanisms, so you'd need to implement custom error handling or consider alternative CAPTCHA solutions for redundancy.

reCAPTCHA

What is reCAPTCHA?

Overview

Use Cases

Best For

Related Projects

Found a gem we're missing?

Not Ideal For

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Frequently Asked Questions