When you configure the Google Recaptcha key in WordPress, the "Website owner error: Invalid key type" issue might occur. If you're looking for solutions, this article is just what you need. This guide provided by MiniTool will walk you through solving the problem.

Occasionally, you may come across the “error for site owner: invalid key type” issue. What triggers this issue? There are two primary reasons – the incorrect ReCaptcha type and the domain name issue. Let's explore how to resolve the “error for site owner: invalid domain for site key” issue next.

Additionally, refer to: Fixed: Google Chrome ReCAPTCHA Not Working (2021 Update)

Solution 1: Downgrade to ReCaptcha V2 Key

Many popular web frameworks don't support V3 keys, so the initial step to fix the “error for site owner: invalid key type” issue is to downgrade to the Recaptcha V2 key. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Open WordPress and proceed to the Manage section.

Step 2: Choose Contact Form 7 and Integrations, then remove the API keys.

Step 3: Next, click Plugins to pick the Add Plugin option.

Step 4: Locate Invisible ReCaptcha For WordPress, and then install and activate it.

Step 5: Now, visit the ReCaptcha Admin account, opt for ReCaptcha v2 (Invisible), and generate new keys. After completing the form, you'll receive the site key and secret key.

Step 6: Copy the site key to the clipboard, reopen WordPress, and head to Admin -> Settings -> Invisible ReCaptcha.

Step 7: In the Site Key field, paste the previously copied site key, then return to copy the Secret Key. Paste the secret key into the secret key field.

Step 8: Select the Save option, proceed to the Contact Form tab, check the Enable Protection for Contact Form 7 option here, and then click the Save Changes option.

Solution 2: Confirm Domain Name

Ensure that your website exists and matches the domain name registered with ReCaptcha, and whether it has been included in the domain name section of the Google ReCaptcha page.

To confirm, first select Plugins and then click Settings under WP-ReCaptcha options. Here, you need to input the site key and secret key, and finally click Save ReCaptcha changes.

Solution 3: Modify the Database

If the configuration is such that the site administrator must also enable the verification code option to log in to the site, and they encounter the same error message, you need to make adjustments in the database.

You only need to disable this option, but before doing so, ensure you've made a backup. Run the following command in the database to globally disable the verification code: **Update tblconfiguration SET value =” where setting =’CaptchaSetting’;

Then, check if the “error for site owner: invalid domain for site key” issue has disappeared.

Solution 4: Contact Support

If none of the above solutions work, you should try reaching out to support. Wait for a while until you get a response, and then follow the guidance provided by the support team. Finally, check if the “error for site owner: invalid key type” problem is resolved.

Final Thoughts

After reading this post, you should understand how to fix the error for site owner invalid key type. If you encounter any related issues, feel free to let us know in the comments. We will respond as quickly as possible.

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