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How do I reduce form spam without blocking real people?

Use validation, rate limits and correctly configured reCAPTCHA only where the form actually needs them.

Updated October 1, 2026

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Start with required-field validation and sensible rate limiting. Add reCAPTCHA when automated abuse justifies it. Test the form in a private browser window afterward.

A broken anti-spam key should not become a permanent barrier for legitimate visitors.

Forms and Submissions
How do I build a form?
Create the questions first, then place the finished form where visitors can reach it.
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How do I export Form Builder submissions?
Use the Form Builder submission tools to export the records you are authorized to handle, then protect the exported file like any other customer-data copy.
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How do I place a Form Builder form on a page?
A published form is reusable; place it in Page Manager or another supported rich-text/embed location rather than creating duplicate copies.
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How does conditional form logic work?
Conditional logic shows, hides or changes form behavior based on earlier answers while protecting against circular dependencies and stale hidden values.
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