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Precursor adds Monitor mode for testing bot detection

Monitor mode allows customers to test Precursor bot detection and the interstitial challenge without affecting bot scores or challenge clearance. The interstitial is now configurable separately with sitewide defaults and per-rule customization for targeted enforcement.

We released Monitor mode at customers' request so they can test Precursor and the Precursor Interstitial without updating bot score.

In Security > Settings, the Precursor Status dropdown now offers Off, Monitor, and Arm. Selecting Arm means Precursor detections can affect bot score and Challenge clearance. Selecting Monitor means Precursor detections do not affect bot score or Challenge clearance.

Precursor Status dropdown with Off, Monitor, and Arm options

We also separated the Precursor Interstitial from the mode. Set the sitewide default with Show Interstitial, then add Interstitial Rules to customize it for specific requests. For example, leave Show Interstitial off across most of your site, but require an interstitial Challenge on /checkout to enforce a valid session before purchase.

Precursor settings with Show Interstitial off and an Open interstitial rules button

For more information, refer to the Precursor documentation.

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