How to protect anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions

AppGini allows you to create forms that can be submitted by anonymous users. This is useful for creating public forms that can be accessed by anyone, without requiring them to log in. However, this also makes your forms vulnerable to automated bot submissions, which can be a nuisance. In this article, we’ll show you how to protect your anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions.

What are automated bot submissions?

Automated bot submissions are a common problem faced by website owners. Bots are automated scripts that can submit forms on your website, often with malicious intent. For example, bots can submit spam comments on your blog, or submit fake orders on your e-commerce site. This can be a major nuisance, as it can overwhelm your site with fake submissions, making it difficult to distinguish between legitimate and fake submissions.

How to protect your anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions

There are several ways to protect your anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions. One of the most effective methods is to use a CAPTCHA system, which requires users to prove that they are human before submitting a form. There are several CAPTCHA systems available. One popular option is reCAPTCHA, which is a free service provided by Google. However, installing reCAPTCHA on your AppGini detail view can be a bit tricky, as it requires obtaining a site key and secret key from Google, and adding them to your detail view.

A more straightforward option is to use a service like Cloudflare, which provides bot protection as part of its security features. Cloudflare can automatically detect and block malicious bots, without requiring any configuration on your part. To enable bot protection on your AppGini detail view, simply sign up for a Cloudflare account, add your site to Cloudflare, and enable the bot protection feature. Cloudflare will then automatically detect and block any malicious bots that try to submit your detail view.

Here is a step-by-step guide to protecting your anonymous detail view against automated bot submissions using Cloudflare:

Step 1: Sign up for a Cloudflare account

If you don’t already have a Cloudflare account, sign up for one at https://www.cloudflare.com. Cloudflare offers a free plan that includes bot protection, so you don’t need to pay anything to use this feature.

Step 2: Add your site to Cloudflare

Once you have signed up for a Cloudflare account, add your site to Cloudflare by entering your site’s domain name in the Cloudflare dashboard. Cloudflare will then scan your site and import your DNS records. Once this process is complete, Cloudflare will provide you with new nameservers for your site. You will need to update your domain registrar’s nameservers to point to the new Cloudflare nameservers.

Don’t worry, this process is straightforward and Cloudflare provides detailed instructions on how to update your nameservers. Your site will continue to work during this process, so there is no downtime involved. And all your existing DNS records will be imported automatically, so you don’t need to worry about losing any data or disrupting your site’s functionality.

Step 3: Enable bot protection

Once you have added your site to Cloudflare, navigate to the “Security” section of the Cloudflare dashboard and click on “Bots”. Here, you can enable bot protection for your site. Cloudflare will automatically detect and block malicious bots that try to submit your detail view, without requiring any configuration on your part.

That’s it! Your anonymous detail view is now protected against automated bot submissions. Cloudflare will automatically detect and block any malicious bots that try to submit your detail view, without requiring any configuration on your part. This will help keep your detail view secure and prevent it from being overwhelmed by fake submissions.