Title: validation pattern: only one specific term
Last modified: February 26, 2023

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# validation pattern: only one specific term

 *  Resolved [wp_user1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wp_user1/)
 * (@wp_user1)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/)
 * We need a spam check, but reCaptcha is not possible due to German law.
 * We thought about using a field where registering guys should enter a special 
   number or phrase. Only if the phrase is correct, registration is passed.
 * How can we realize that?
 * Let’s say for example they have to enter “99” in that field?

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 *  Plugin Contributor [Paolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/paoltaia/)
 * (@paoltaia)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/#post-16510533)
 * Hi, I’m sorry but that’s not possible without some complex customization (beyond
   support). 
   In addition, a similar approach wouldn’t stop most spammers or bots,
   so it would be a waste of time.I would suggest looking into something like: [https://cleantalk.org/](https://cleantalk.org/)
 * Thanks,
 *  Thread Starter [wp_user1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wp_user1/)
 * (@wp_user1)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/#post-16510548)
 * Then I do not understand the sense of these pattern.
 * We already using Cleantalk. I am not sure if it works well with UsersWP.
 *  Plugin Contributor [Paolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/paoltaia/)
 * (@paoltaia)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/#post-16510820)
 * Cleantalk is fully compatible with UsersWP. 
   If you wish to go down the text 
   field route you can try this regex validation pattern as suggested by ChatGPT:**
   ^(99)$**
 * [https://paste.pics/936fa09d37c15d2819a75f37177aa597](https://paste.pics/936fa09d37c15d2819a75f37177aa597)
 * Must be using text field (not number).
 * Let me know if that works for you.
   Thanks
 *  Thread Starter [wp_user1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wp_user1/)
 * (@wp_user1)
 * [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/#post-16511291)
 * OKay thanks for the info. We will try that!

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 * Last activity: [3 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/validation-pattern-only-one-specific-term/#post-16511291)
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