How to Configure CAPTCHA Settings in EventLog Analyzer
Objective
To guide administrators in enabling and customizing CAPTCHA settings on the EventLog Analyzer login page, enhancing protection against automated brute-force attacks while providing flexibility in user experience and accessibility.
Prerequisite
- You must have administrative privileges in EventLog Analyzer.
Steps to follow
Step 1: Log in to EventLog Analyzer using your administrator credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings > Admin Settings > Logon Settings > General.
Step 3: Tick the checkbox Enable CAPTCHA on the login page.
Step 4: Choose one of the following options:
- Always show CAPTCHA: Enforces CAPTCHA verification during every login.
- Show CAPTCHA after invalid login attempts: Triggers CAPTCHA only after a specified number of failed login attempts.
Step 5: If Show CAPTCHA after invalid login attempt option is selected:
- Enter the number of invalid login attempts that should trigger CAPTCHA.
- Set the threshold (in minutes) to reset the failed login counter.
Step 6: (Optional) Enable Audio CAPTCHA to assist visually impaired users.
- When this is enabled, only digits will appear in the CAPTCHA image.
- If the browser does not support audio CAPTCHA, the default CAPTCHA image will be shown instead.
Step 7: Click Save Settings.
Tips
- Use the invalid login attempt threshold to balance user experience and security.
- Enabling Audio CAPTCHA improves accessibility for all users.
- CAPTCHA settings are especially effective in environments exposed to the internet.