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Installing Wowonder SpamShield addon by ScriptsTribe

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  • Self-Managed Script: SpamShield does not come preloaded with a complete blacklist. It is designed for domainsyou to add and domainmanage extensionyour

    Theown IPs, domains, and extensions based on your needs.

  • No Absolute Guarantees: While SpamShield systemsignificantly offersreduces robustspam protectionand fake registrations, it is impossible to block 100% of spammers due to evolving tactics. Periodic updates and monitoring are essential.
  • Customization Made Easy: You have full control over the blacklists, ensuring compatibility and scalability for your platformunique bywebsite implementing advanced email validation and security measures. Here's what it does:

    • Block Spam Domains and Disposable Email Addresses: Ensure that only legitimate emails are allowed by cross-referencing against a comprehensive blacklist of spam domains and disposable email providers.

    • Prevent Unwanted Email Extensions: Restrict the use of specific email extensions, such as .xyz, .shop, or others that are commonly associated with spam activity.

    • Seamless Email Validation: Leverage advanced logic to validate email addresses in real-time, ensuring authenticity and reducing fake or malicious registrations.

    • Blacklist Database: Utilize a preloaded database of known spam sources to proactively block them, keeping your user base secure and clean.

      requirements.
    Honeypot Protection

    The honeypot technique is a hidden form field added to your registration form. Bots attempting to fill this hidden field are instantly detected and blocked, preventing automated spam submissions.

    Submission Delay

    An anti-spam submission delay is integrated to prevent rapid form submissions often associated with bots. This simple yet effective technique ensures a more secure and controlled registration process.

    Together, these features fortify your platform against spam, enhancing user security and maintaining the integrity of your community.

    This tutorial will walk you through the installation process step-by-step, from preparing your environment to configuring the plugin. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a beginner, this guide ensures a smooth installation experience.

    Let’s get started and makesecure your platform more secure with SpamShieldSpamShield!! 

    Step 1: Upload the files.

    Download and upload the files to your wowonder root directory as shown in the picture.

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    Step 2: Run the installation script

    Visit yoursite.com/install/install-spamshield.php

    click the Confirm & Install blue button, when you see the green message, you are done. it should say 

    Installation completed successfully.

    Step 3: Add the admin-panel pages (Please backup any file that you edit)

    Now you must open and edit /admin-panel/autoload.php

    now Look for 

    $pages = array(
    'general-settings',

    after that add

    //SpamShield Start
	'add-spam-domain',
	'edit-spam-domain',
	'delete-spam-domain',
	'add-spam-extension',
	'edit-spam-extension',
	'delete-spam-extension',
	'add-spam-ip',
	'delete-spam-ip',
	//SpamShield End

    Look for (Around line 842)

    <a href="#">
                            <span class="nav-link-icon">
                                <i class="material-icons">view_agenda</i>
                            </span>
                            <span>Manage Features</span>
                        </a>

    After that add 

    		  <!-- ./ SpamShield Start -->
 <a href="#"><span class="nav-link-icon"><i class="material-icons">security</i></span>
 <span>SpamShield Settings</span></a>
<?php if ($is_admin || ($is_moderoter && $wo['user']['permission']['site-settings'] == 1)) { ?>
<ul class="ml-menu">
<li><a <?php echo ($page == 'add-spam-domain') ? 'class="active"' : ''; ?> href="<?php echo Wo_LoadAdminLinkSettings('add-spam-domain'); ?>" data-ajax="?path=add-spam-domain">Add Spam Domain</a></li>
	
	<li><a <?php echo ($page == 'add-spam-extension') ? 'class="active"' : ''; ?> href="<?php echo Wo_LoadAdminLinkSettings('add-spam-extension'); ?>" data-ajax="?path=add-spam-extension">Add Spam Extension</a></li>

	<li><a <?php echo ($page == 'add-spam-ip') ? 'class="active"' : ''; ?> href="<?php echo Wo_LoadAdminLinkSettings('add-spam-ip'); ?>" data-ajax="?path=add-spam-ip">Add Spam IP</a></li>
 <?php } ?></ul>
 <!-- ./ SpamShield End -->

    If you did everything correctly you should see this menu under the settings menu.

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    If you uploaded the files correctly you should  not be able to add you settings. 

    Step 4: Now let's edit the themes files 

    I will start with wondertag because it is what I am using now.

    in your wondertag themes/wondertag/layout/welcome/register.phtml

    Look for 

    <?php $fields = Wo_GetWelcomeFileds(); ?>
<?php if (Wo_IsMobile() == false) { ?>

    After that add 

    <? if (!empty($_POST['honeypot_field'])) {
    die("Bot detected.");
} ?>

    This code detects and blocks bots by checking if a hidden form field (honeypot_field) has been filled. If it has, the script assumes it's a bot and stops execution with the message "Bot detected."

    Look for Wondertag

    	<label class="tag_field">
						<input name="email" type="email" autocomplete="off" placeholder=" " required>
						<span><?php echo $wo['lang']['email_address']?></span>
					</label>

    Look for wowonder theme

    <div class="wow_form_fields">
					<label for="email"><?php echo $wo['lang']['email_address']?></label>
					<input id="email" name="email" type="email" />
				</div>

    Look for Sunshine theme 

    	<label class="tag_field">
						<input name="email" type="email" autocomplete="off" placeholder=" " required>
						<span><?php echo $wo['lang']['email_address']?></span>
					</label>

    And replace with For wondertag

    <label class="tag_field">
    <input name="email" type="email" id="email" autocomplete="off" placeholder=" " required>
    <span><?php echo $wo['lang']['email_address'] ?></span>
    <button class="btn btn-main btn-mat tag_wel_btn" type="button" onclick="verifyEmail()">Verify Email</button>
</label>
<div id="email-verification-status" style="color: red; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 5px;"></div>

    And replace with for wowonder and sunshine

    <div class="wow_form_fields">
<label for="email"><?php echo $wo['lang']['email_address']?></label>
<input name="email" type="email" id="email" autocomplete="off" placeholder=" " required>
<button class="btn btn-main btn-mat add_wow_loader" type="button" onclick="verifyEmail()">Verify Email</button>
</div>
<div id="email-verification-status" style="color: red; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 5px;"></div>

    In any theme look for 

    <span><?php echo $wo['lang']['confirm_password']?></span>
					</label>

    and add the honeypot field

    <input type="text" name="honeypot_field" style="display: none;" />

    Now go all the way down to the bottom of the page and right after the closing script tag 

    </script>

    Add this code 

    <script src="<?php echo $wo['config']['theme_url'];?>/javascript/antispam-shield.js"></script>

    Now Start adding you domains and domain extensions that you wish to block, It will be added to the database.

    Enjoy and spammer free wowonder 

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