# Google reCAPTCHA Installation

URL: https://wpusermanager.com/article/164-google-recaptcha-installation/
Last updated: 2026-10-16

The [Google reCAPTCHA addon](https://wpusermanager.com/addons/recaptcha/) is a paid addon, installed like any other plugin you upload. WP User Manager must be installed and active first.

Install from your WordPress dashboard
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1. Download the addon's zip file from your account on wpusermanager.com. Don't unzip it.
2. In WordPress, go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin** and click **Upload Plugin**.
3. Choose the zip file and click **Install Now**.
4. Click **Activate Plugin**.

Install over FTP
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1. Unzip the file on your computer. Inside is a folder called `wpum-recaptcha-pro`.
2. Upload that whole folder (not just its contents) to `wp-content/plugins/` on your server.
3. In WordPress, go to **Plugins** and activate **WPUM reCAPTCHA**.

Activate your license
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Go to **Settings > WPUM Licenses**, enter your license key from your wpusermanager.com account and save. The license gives you updates and support.

Next steps
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1. [Generate your reCAPTCHA API keys](https://wpusermanager.com/article/147-generate-recaptcha-api-keys/) in Google Cloud.
2. [Configure reCAPTCHA](https://wpusermanager.com/article/92-configure-recaptcha/) by adding the keys under **Users > Settings > General > reCAPTCHA**.