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Configuration Settings

The Configuration Settings allow you to configure various system-level settings including reCAPTCHA, API keys, security settings, cache management, and other advanced configurations.

Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · 6 min read

The Configuration Settings allow you to configure various system-level settings including reCAPTCHA, API keys, security settings, cache management, and other advanced configurations.

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Accessing Configuration Settings
  3. reCAPTCHA Configuration
  4. API Keys
  5. Security Settings
  6. Cache Settings
  7. Slack Webhook Configuration
  8. Other Configurations
  9. Best Practices

Overview

Features

  • ✅ reCAPTCHA setup
  • ✅ API key management
  • ✅ Security configurations
  • ✅ Cache management
  • ✅ Slack webhook setup
  • ✅ System configurations
  • ✅ Advanced settings

Admin Routes

  • Configuration Settings: /admin/settings/general/configurations

Accessing Configuration Settings

From Admin Panel

  1. Log in to admin panel
  2. Navigate to Settings → General → Configurations
  3. Or go directly to: /admin/settings/general/configurations

Permissions Required

  • Manage Settings: manage-settings permission

reCAPTCHA Configuration

What is reCAPTCHA?

reCAPTCHA protects your website from spam and abuse by verifying that users are human, not bots.

Setting Up reCAPTCHA

Get reCAPTCHA Keys

  1. Go to Google reCAPTCHA:

  2. Create Site:

    • Click + to create new site
    • Enter site details:
      • Label: Site name
      • reCAPTCHA Type: v2 or v3
      • Domains: Your domain(s)

  3. Get Keys:

    • Site Key: Public key (visible to users)
    • Secret Key: Private key (server-side)
    • Copy both keys

Configure in Admin

  1. Enter Site Key:

    • Paste Site Key
    • Used in frontend forms

  2. Enter Secret Key:

    • Paste Secret Key
    • Used for verification

  3. Select reCAPTCHA Version:

    • v2 Checkbox: "I'm not a robot" checkbox
    • v2 Invisible: Invisible verification
    • v3: Score-based verification

  4. Save Settings:

    • Click Save
    • reCAPTCHA enabled
    • Active on forms

reCAPTCHA Types

reCAPTCHA v2

Checkbox Version:

  • Users click "I'm not a robot"
  • May require image challenge
  • Most user-friendly

Invisible Version:

  • No user interaction
  • Background verification
  • Seamless experience

reCAPTCHA v3

Score-Based:

  • No user interaction
  • Returns risk score (0.0-1.0)
  • Lower score = more likely bot
  • Configure threshold

Testing reCAPTCHA

Test Mode

  1. Use Test Keys:

    • Google provides test keys
    • Always pass verification
    • For development

  2. Test Keys:

    • Site Key: 6LeIxAcTAAAAAJcZVRqyHh71UMIEGNQ_MXjiZKhI
    • Secret Key: 6LeIxAcTAAAAAGG-vFI1TnRWxMZNFuojJ4WifJWe

Production Testing

  1. Test Forms:

    • Submit contact forms
    • Test registration
    • Verify working

  2. Check Logs:

    • Review verification logs
    • Check for errors
    • Monitor success rate

API Keys

Managing API Keys

Adding API Keys

  1. Navigate to Configuration:

    • Go to Configuration Settings
    • Find API Keys section

  2. Add Key:

    • Click Add API Key
    • Enter:
      • Name: Key identifier
      • Key: API key value
      • Service: Service name
      • Description: Optional description

  3. Save:

    • Click Save
    • Key stored securely
    • Available for use

Common API Keys

Google Services:

  • Maps API Key: Google Maps integration
  • Analytics Key: Google Analytics
  • Fonts API Key: Google Fonts

Social Media:

  • Facebook App ID: Facebook integration
  • Twitter API Key: Twitter integration
  • LinkedIn API Key: LinkedIn integration

Payment Services:

  • Stripe API Key: Stripe payments
  • PayPal Client ID: PayPal payments

Other Services:

  • Mailchimp API Key: Email marketing
  • SendGrid API Key: Email service
  • AWS Access Key: AWS services

API Key Security

Best Practices

  1. Never Expose Keys:

    • Don't commit to version control
    • Use environment variables
    • Restrict access

  2. Rotate Regularly:

    • Change keys periodically
    • Revoke old keys
    • Update in admin

  3. Use Different Keys:

    • Separate keys for test/production
    • Different keys per environment
    • Limit key permissions

Security Settings

Security Configuration

Password Requirements

Settings:

  • Minimum Length: Minimum password length
  • Require Uppercase: Must contain uppercase
  • Require Lowercase: Must contain lowercase
  • Require Numbers: Must contain numbers
  • Require Symbols: Must contain symbols

Configuration:

  1. Set Requirements:

    • Configure password rules
    • Set minimum length
    • Enable requirements

  2. Save:

    • Click Save
    • Requirements enforced
    • Applied to new passwords

Session Settings

Configuration:

  • Session Lifetime: Session duration (minutes)
  • Remember Me Duration: Remember me duration (days)
  • Session Timeout: Inactivity timeout

Settings:

  • Default: 120 minutes
  • Extended: 1440 minutes (24 hours)
  • Custom: Set custom duration

Login Security

Settings:

  • Max Login Attempts: Maximum failed attempts
  • Lockout Duration: Account lockout time
  • Two-Factor Auth: Enable 2FA (if available)

Configuration:

  1. Set Limits:

    • Configure max attempts
    • Set lockout duration
    • Enable 2FA

  2. Save:

    • Click Save
    • Security enforced
    • Active immediately

File Upload Security

Allowed File Types

Configuration:

  • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG
  • Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX
  • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI
  • Custom: Add custom types

File Size Limits

Settings:

  • Max Upload Size: Maximum file size
  • Image Max Size: Image size limit
  • Document Max Size: Document size limit

Configuration:

  • Default: 10MB
  • Images: 5MB
  • Documents: 20MB
  • Custom: Set custom limits

Cache Settings

Cache Management

Cache Types

Available Caches:

  • Application Cache: Application data
  • Route Cache: Route definitions
  • Config Cache: Configuration files
  • View Cache: Compiled views
  • Query Cache: Database queries

Clearing Cache

Manual Clear:

  1. Go to Configuration:

    • Navigate to Configuration Settings
    • Find Cache section

  2. Clear Cache:

    • Click Clear All Cache
    • Or clear specific cache type
    • Cache cleared immediately

Cache Options:

  • Clear Application Cache
  • Clear Route Cache
  • Clear Config Cache
  • Clear View Cache
  • Clear All Caches

Cache Configuration

Settings:

  • Cache Driver: Cache storage method
  • Cache Duration: How long to cache
  • Cache Prefix: Cache key prefix

Drivers:

  • File: File-based cache
  • Database: Database cache
  • Redis: Redis cache (if available)
  • Memcached: Memcached (if available)

Slack Webhook Configuration

Setting Up Slack Webhook

Create Webhook

  1. Go to Slack:

    • Open Slack workspace
    • Go to Apps → Incoming Webhooks

  2. Create Webhook:

    • Click Add to Slack
    • Select channel
    • Authorize app
    • Copy webhook URL

Configure in Admin

  1. Enter Webhook URL:

    • Paste webhook URL
    • Test connection
    • Verify working

  2. Configure Settings:

    • Channel: Default channel
    • Username: Bot username
    • Icon: Bot icon URL

  3. Save:

    • Click Save
    • Webhook active
    • Notifications sent

Webhook Usage

Use Cases:

  • System Notifications: System alerts
  • Error Reports: Error notifications
  • Activity Logs: Activity summaries
  • Custom Notifications: Custom alerts

Other Configurations

System Settings

Timezone

Configuration:

  • Default Timezone: System timezone
  • User Timezone: User-specific timezone
  • Date Format: Date display format
  • Time Format: Time display format

Locale Settings

Configuration:

  • Default Language: System language
  • Supported Languages: Available languages
  • Currency: Default currency
  • Number Format: Number formatting

Integration Settings

Third-Party Services

Available Integrations:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics, etc.
  • Email Services: Mailchimp, SendGrid
  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
  • Payment Gateways: Stripe, PayPal

Configuration:

  1. Select Service:

    • Choose integration
    • Enter credentials
    • Configure settings

  2. Test Connection:

    • Test integration
    • Verify working
    • Save settings

Best Practices

Security

  1. Protect API Keys:

    • Never expose in code
    • Use environment variables
    • Rotate regularly

  2. Enable reCAPTCHA:

    • Protect forms from spam
    • Use appropriate version
    • Monitor effectiveness

  3. Strong Passwords:

    • Enforce requirements
    • Regular password changes
    • Enable 2FA if available

Performance

  1. Use Caching:

    • Enable appropriate caches
    • Clear when needed
    • Monitor cache performance

  2. Optimize Settings:

    • Configure for your needs
    • Balance security/performance
    • Test thoroughly

Maintenance

  1. Regular Updates:

    • Update API keys
    • Review security settings
    • Check integrations

  2. Monitor Logs:

    • Review error logs
    • Check security logs
    • Monitor activity

Troubleshooting

reCAPTCHA Not Working

Solutions:

  1. Verify keys are correct
  2. Check domain matches
  3. Verify reCAPTCHA version
  4. Test with test keys
  5. Check browser console

API Keys Not Working

Solutions:

  1. Verify key is correct
  2. Check key permissions
  3. Verify service is active
  4. Check API limits
  5. Review error logs

Cache Issues

Solutions:

  1. Clear all caches
  2. Check cache driver
  3. Verify permissions
  4. Check disk space
  5. Review cache settings

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