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--- litespeed_wiki:config:recaptcha [2019/01/14 14:38]
qtwrk created
+++ litespeed_wiki:config:recaptcha [2019/01/14 16:56]
Lisa Clarke Copywriting
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-===== reCAPTCHA =====
+====== reCAPTCHA ======
-Since LiteSpeed WebServer 5.4RC1, reCAPTCHA has been introduced in order to defend from DDoS attack.
+As of LiteSpeed WebServer 5.4RC1, reCAPTCHA is available as a method of defense against DDoS attack.
-==== How To Enable On Server Level ====
+===== How To Enable at the Server Level =====
-Access webadmin console by https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:7080
+Access the WebAdmin console via ''<nowiki>https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:7080 </nowiki>''
-Configuration -> Server -> Security -> reCAPTCHA Protection
+Navigate to **Configuration -> Server -> Security -> reCAPTCHA Protection**
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-Set **Enable reCAPTCHA** to Yes, this is the master switch.
+Set **Enable reCAPTCHA** to ''Yes''. This is the master switch.
-For other options please hover over the ''?'' symbol to view detail information.
+For other options, hover over the ''?'' symbol to view detailed information about that option.
-For demonstration purpose this guide will set it to maximum sensitivity and type checkbox (please adjust the value according to your needs.), save and restart LSWS.
+For demonstration purposes, we will set **Trigger Sensitivity** to maximum (''100''), abd **reCAPTCHA Type** to ''Checkbox''. You  may adjust these values according to your needs. Save and restart LSWS.
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-When access the website , it will need to do reCAPTCHA validation to against DDoS attack such as HTTP Flood.
+When a visitor accesses the website , they will need to go though reCAPTCHA validation to protect against a DDoS attack such as HTTP Flood.
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-You can also only enable reCAPTCHA on an individual virtual host that is under attack while leave other websites less intruded and distributed.
+You can also enable reCAPTCHA on an individual virtual host that is under attack, while leaving other websites disabled.
-=== How To Enable On Vhost Level ===
+===== How To Enable at the Vhost Level =====
-Server level reCAPTCHA must be enable.
+Server-level reCAPTCHA must be enabled.
-Please note that virtual host level sensitivity will override the server level.
+Please note that virtual-host-level sensitivity will override the sensitivity set at the server level.
-== Rewrite Rule: ==
+You can enable virtual-host-level reCAPTCHA through rewrite rules or the WebAdmin console.
-using following rewrite rule directive.
+==== Rewrite Rule ====
-**[E=verifycaptcha]** or **[E=verifycaptcha: deny]**
+Use one of the following rewrite rule directives:
-[E=verifycaptcha] will always redirect to reCAPTCHA until verified. [E=verifycaptcha: deny] will redirect to reCAPTCHA until **Max Tries** is reached, after which the client will be denied.
+''[E=verifycaptcha]'' or ''[E=verifycaptcha: deny]''
+''[E=verifycaptcha]'' will always redirect to reCAPTCHA until verified. ''[E=verifycaptcha: deny]'' will redirect to reCAPTCHA until **Max Tries** is reached, after which the client will be denied.
 For example:
-<code>RewriteCond SOME-CONDITIONAL-CHECK (suspicious UA, IP address ...etc)
+<code>RewriteCond SOME-CONDITIONAL-CHECK
 RewriteRule .* - [E=verifycaptcha]</code>
-== LiteSpeed native mode: ==
+(''SOME-CONDITIONAL-CHECK'' would be a suspicious UA, IP address, etc.)
-You can also use LSWS webadmin console to enable reCAPTCHA if it is LSWS native mode.
+==== LiteSpeed Native Mode ====
-Configuration -> Virtual Hosts -> Security -> reCAPTCHA Protection
+You can also use LSWS WebAdmin console to enable reCAPTCHA in LSWS native mode.
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+Navigate to **Configuration -> Virtual Hosts -> Security -> reCAPTCHA Protection**
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