Creating a CAPTCHA in PHP with GD
A CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a system designed to test if input is originating from a human or a computer. The most common method, which you have probably seen, is displaying an image containing distorted text and asking the user to type in the text. It is difficult for a computer to read it and relatively easy for humans, so it is assumed that a correct answer must have originated from a human. This is a tool used to prevent automated spam.
Anyway, this tutorial will explain how to make your own CAPTCHA like the one below using PHP and the bundled GD image manipulation library. This is the method I use on many projects, and it does the job. Keep in mind that there are stronger CAPTCHA systems available if you want to block the more motivated spammers.
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