Introduction
This guide explains how to add a cookie consent banner to WordPress using the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This helps to make your site compliant with privacy laws, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Requirements
WordPress Admin Account.
Skill Level
Basic knowledge of WordPress.
Instructions
Time needed: 5 minutes.
- Log into WordPress Admin.
This is usually accessed via yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
- Go to the Add Plugins page.
In the main menu, click Plugins > Add New.
- Search for the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.
In the Search plugins… field, enter GDPR Cookie Consent.
- Install the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.
In the GDPR Cookie Consent listing, click Install Now.
- Activate the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.
After the plugin has installed, click Activate in the GDPR Cookie Consent listing.
Note that the default cookie consent banner will be displayed as soon as the plugin is activated. - Review the settings.
In the GDPR Cookie Consent listing on the Plugins page, click Settings.
If necessary, update the settings. If you want to disable the banner while you’re making changes, click General > Cookie Bar, select the Off radio button for the Cookie Bar is currently option, and click Update Settings.
More Info
WordPress guide to GDPR Cookie Consent: https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookie-law-info/