ShieldPress Settings

The Settings page is the central control panel of ShieldPress. From here you can configure how spam protection works across your website.

Settings Main Settings Dashboard Overview

Real-Time Spam Blocking

ShieldPress blocks spam instantly at the moment of submission — before it reaches your database, email inbox, or analytics tools.

Why this matters:
Traditional spam filters allow spam to enter your system and then mark it later. ShieldPress prevents spam at the entry point, keeping your data clean.

Best Practice:
Keep this enabled at all times. This is the core protection mechanism.

Integration Controls

You can choose where ShieldPress protection is applied across your website.

Settings Main Settings integrations Overview

Comments: Protects blog comments from spam bots.
Contact Forms: Blocks fake submissions from forms.
WooCommerce Checkout: Prevents fake orders and abuse.
Login & Registration: Stops fake account creation.
REST API / XML-RPC: Protects backend endpoints.

Important:
Disabling protection on any integration may expose that area to spam attacks.

Keyword & Domain Filters

This feature allows you to manually block spam using custom rules.

Settings Main Settings filters Overview

You can block:

Spam keywords (e.g. “casino”, “loan”, “crypto bonus”)
Suspicious domains (e.g. spammy links)
Email patterns

Example:
If spam submissions contain “free bitcoin”, adding it here will block future attempts automatically.

Use this for recurring spam patterns specific to your website.

Spam Action Settings

Defines what happens when spam is detected.

Block silently: Spam is discarded immediately
Log only: Keep record for analysis
Temporary IP block: Prevent repeated attacks

Recommended setup: Block silently + enable logs for visibility.

Performance Considerations

ShieldPress is optimized for speed and runs before heavy processing occurs.

No external API calls are required for core spam detection, ensuring minimal performance impact.

Quick Setup Checklist

✔ Enable all integrations
✔ Keep real-time blocking ON
✔ Add common spam keywords
✔ Configure logs
✔ Test using a dummy spam submission

Troubleshooting

Problem: Legitimate users are being blocked

✔ Add user email/IP to whitelist
✔ Reduce strict keyword filters
✔ Check behavior logs

Problem: Spam is still getting through

✔ Enable all integrations
✔ Add spam keywords manually
✔ Enable behavior protection
✔ Run Spam Scan

Problem: WooCommerce fake orders

✔ Enable checkout protection
✔ Enable behavior detection
✔ Monitor logs for patterns

Common Mistakes

❌ Disabling core protection features
❌ Overusing whitelist
❌ Ignoring logs
❌ Not updating keyword filters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ShieldPress slow down my website?

No. It blocks spam before heavy processing, so it actually reduces load.

Can I disable protection for specific forms?

Yes, but it is not recommended as it may expose your site.

Why am I still seeing some spam?

No system is perfect. Combine behavior protection + keyword filters for best results.

Need help configuring settings?

Our support team can help you optimize ShieldPress for your site.

Contact Support

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