Too much user spam registration

Posted in: Newsmag
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rosskelly
#280704
Mar 5, 2019 at 4:01 pm

Hello, I am using NewsMag for https://portugalpropertyportal.eu and everyday I receive 3 or 4 spam user registrations. How can I stop this? thanks

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Catalin
#280724
Mar 5, 2019 at 5:09 pm

Hi,

If you want to eliminate the spam user registration, you need to read the following topic from here -> https://wpforms.com/simple-tricks-to-eliminate-spam-user-registration/

Thanks for your understanding!

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simchris
#281007
Mar 7, 2019 at 4:26 am

Akismet is super useful … we use it here.

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rosskelly
#281222
Mar 7, 2019 at 5:23 pm

Hi Catalin,
So the link you shared if for an external plugin called WPForms. Are you suggesting I downloaad this? Are there not safety measures build in the theme itself?
Are you able to instal this plugin for me?
Thanks
Ross

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rosskelly
#281223
Mar 7, 2019 at 5:24 pm

Thanks I do have Akismet but it isn’t stopping all the spam users.
Many thanks
Ross

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Catalin
#281353
Mar 8, 2019 at 9:54 am

Hi rosskelly,

Above, I gave you some hints regarding this problem which you have to try if it works or not. Also, you can check here -> https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/vital-tips-and-tools-to-combat-comment-spam-in-wordpress/

Thanks for your understanding!

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