Using Google reCAPTCHA v3 with Checkfront

Learn how Google reCAPTCHA integrates with Checkfront, including supported payment providers and blocking suspicious traffic.

Accessing the features mentioned in this article

Where can I find this feature using the top menu?

• Settings: Manage > Ecommerce Setup > Settings
• Customer-facing:
  • https:/yourwebsite.checkfront.com/reserve> Payment Page
• Staff-side:
  • Booking Invoice > Add Payment
  • Account > Billing > Change Plan > Payment page

What more do I need to use this feature?

• Admin permissions to manage Ecommerce settings.
  
  

Which Checkfront version supports this feature - classic items, classic products, or both?

• This feature is available in both our classic items version using classic items (Inventory > Items) and our classic products version using classic products (Inventory > Products).  → Learn more about products

"reCAPTCHA uses an advanced risk analysis engine and adaptive challenges to keep malicious software from engaging in abusive activities on your website." ~ Google

Powered by Google's sophisticated encryption and data analysis, reCAPTCHA helps block fraudulent activity while allowing legitimate and valued Customers to submit payments without friction. 

Learn more about reCAPTCHA and access your Admin console here: About Google reCAPTCHA

Checkfront's integration with reCAPTCHA v3 helps protect your business against...

• Credit card testing fraud. Fraudsters test stolen credit cards with small amounts to verify the card, then use verified cards to make purchases.
• Fraudulent transactions. Fraudsters purchase services, goods, or gift cards with stolen credit cards.
• Denial of service attacks. Websites are targeted with mass, automated transaction attempts with the end goal of overwhelming the system or denying others access to the service.

Our integration supports reCAPTCHA v3, which allows you to verify that interactions are legitimate without any Customer interaction or disruption. Activity is scored, so you are informed and can act accordingly behind the scenes.

• Block suspicious activity and prevent associated payment attempts on the payment page.
• View scores and suspicious activity from your Google reCAPTCHA Admin console.
• Have alerts sent automatically to registered Google reCAPTCHA site Owners to bring your attention to problems such as increased suspicious traffic.

reCAPTCHA v3 is compatible with the following Payment Providers at this time.

	Provider	Learn More
	Checkfront Payments	Payment Providers: Checkfront Payments
	Braintree Direct	Setting up Braintree Direct as your payment provider
	Moneris	Setting up Moneris as your payment provider
	Stripe	Setting up Stripe as your payment provider
	Square	Setting up Square as your payment provider

Learn how to configure reCAPTCHA v3 within your account by reading the reCAPTCHA Settings section of the following article: Configuring ecommerce settings for deposits, payment types, order confirmation, and reCAPTCHA

reCAPTCHA works silently behind the scenes on desktop and mobile devices to monitor traffic without disrupting your Customers or Staff.

If reCAPTCHA v3 identifies suspicious traffic, the payment is blocked, and the following message is displayed to the Customer.

Payment has been unsuccessful. To continue making this booking, please contact us directly.

In these cases, you can view your Google reCAPTCHA Admin console for more information and to inform your next steps.

To avoid blocked payments due to suspicious traffic, add your Checkfront domain to your site registry with reCAPTCHA v3. Learn more about setting up reCAPTCHA v3 with the following article. Configuring ecommerce settings for deposits, payment types, order confirmation, and reCAPCHA