Captcha mode does not use local challenges
API returned Captcha mode does not use local challenges. (captchaModeDoesNotUseLocal) when a local-challenge reload/verify was requested while the site uses an external provider (reCAPTCHA/hCaptcha/Solve Media).
Why this happens
Mismatch: UI or client still calls local-captcha endpoints after the admin switched providers.
Diagnose and fix
1. Refresh the page so the correct captcha widget loads.
2. Admin: confirm Captcha provider matches the widgets on forms.
3. See Too many captcha reloads — try again later if rate-limited.
4. See Complete the Solve Media challenge / reCAPTCHA complete messages for provider-specific prompts.