Integrate CookiePal with WordPress

Welcome to CookiePal! This guide will walk you through how you can install a cookie banner on your website.

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Integrate Cookiepal with WordPress

CookiePal helps you ensure your WordPress website complies with GDPR and other privacy laws by managing cookie consent for your users. This guide will walk you through the steps to integrate CookiePal with your WordPress site using a recommended plugin.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Sign in to CookiePal

Sign in: Go to CookiePal and sign in to your account.

Step 1: Sign in to CookiePal Image

Step 2: Get the Installation Code

Generate Code: In your CookiePal dashboard, click on the HTML file icon to get the installation code. Refer to the gif below for detailed instructions on how to do this.

Step 2: Get the Installation Code Image

Copy Code: Copy the generated script code to your clipboard.

Step 3: Install the Recommended Plugin

Access Plugins: Log in to your WordPress admin panel and navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New".

Search Plugin: In the search bar, type "Insert Headers and Footers".

Step 3: Install the Recommended Plugin Image

Install Plugin: Find the "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin by WPBeginner and click "Install Now".

Step 3: Install the Recommended Plugin Image

Activate Plugin: After installation, click "Activate".

Step 3: Install the Recommended Plugin Image

Step 4: Add CookiePal Script to the Plugin

Plugin Settings: In the WordPress admin panel, go to "Settings" > "Insert Headers and Footers".

Step 4: Add CookiePal Script to the Plugin Image

Paste Script: In the "Scripts in Header" section, paste the CookiePal script code you copied earlier.

Step 4: Add CookiePal Script to the Plugin Image

Save Changes: Click "Save" to apply your changes.

Step 5: Verify the Cookie Banner

Verify Banner: Return to the CookiePal dashboard and verify that the cookie banner is active on your website. The status should change to "Active".

Step 5: Verify the Cookie Banner Image

Test Implementation: Visit your website to ensure the cookie consent banner appears correctly and cookies are blocked until user consent is given.