My signup sheet is getting spam or junk entries. What can I do?

On Grasshopper you usually don't need to do anything. Every form has built-in protection that blocks automated bot signups out of the box, so spam is rare. If a genuine unwanted entry does slip in, it's almost always a person or an over-shared link, and a couple of optional settings clear it up.

Likely causes and how to fix them

You're worried about bots or automated spam

No setup needed: every Grasshopper form automatically blocks automated bot signups. You don't need a captcha or PIN for normal forms; it's handled for you.

The link was shared more widely than you intended

For a sensitive form, you can add an optional access PIN so only people with the code can open it. Most forms never need this.

One person is submitting repeatedly

Require unique emails so a single address can't submit twice, and remove any unwanted response from your dashboard in a couple of clicks.

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Frequently asked

Do I need a captcha or PIN to stop bots?

No. Bot and spam protection runs automatically on every Grasshopper form, so a captcha or PIN isn't needed for normal use. A PIN is available as an optional extra for sensitive forms.

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