Incorrect CAPTCHA…Not recognizing correct math.

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  amandace06ba8f70 · Member · Dec 28, 2025 at 5:27 am

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  All of a sudden I know have this additional CAPTCHA log into WordPress which includes ‘Prove your humanity’ with a basic addition problem. And despite the correct user name and password and answering the math correctly, I get the following error. Please advise and I cannot get into my editor for the site.

  

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  james3265166 · Member · Dec 29, 2025 at 7:16 am

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  The ‘Prove your humanity’ error typically occurs when a security plugin’s session validation fails, blocking even legitimate login attempts. Since you are currently locked out of the editor, the most effective solution is to temporarily deactivate the security plugin via your hosting File Manager. By navigating to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory and renaming the folder of your security plugin (e.g., adding ‘-old’ to the name), you will bypass the CAPTCHA check. Once you have logged back into your dashboard, you can rename the folder back and adjust the plugin’s settings or clear its cache to restore its functionality without the error.