--- title: 7. Configuring GDPR Consent Advanced Settings description: "Official [WordPress plugin](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/wordpress-plugin/) #### Need a License Key for [GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) Pro? Get your instant download ZIP and license key with full [Google Consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/google-consent/) Mode v2 support, automatic [Script](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/script/) blocking, and zero speed impact. [Buy Single Site (€49/year) →](https://www.wpupgrader.com/checkout/?edd_action=add_to_cart&download_id=23470&edd_options[price_id]=1) [Buy…" url: "https://www.wpupgrader.com/knowledge-base/gdpr-consent/7-configuring-gdpr-consent-advanced-settings/" updated: "2026-10-13" category: GDPR Consent Pro --- # 7. Configuring GDPR Consent Advanced Settings Official [WordPress plugin](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/wordpress-plugin/) #### Need a License Key for [GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) Pro? Get your instant download ZIP and license key with full [Google Consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/google-consent/) Mode v2 support, automatic [Script](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/script/) blocking, and zero speed impact. [Buy Single Site (€49/year) →](https://www.wpupgrader.com/checkout/?edd_action=add_to_cart&download_id=23470&edd_options[price_id]=1) [Buy 5-Site Pro (€129/year) →](https://www.wpupgrader.com/checkout/?edd_action=add_to_cart&download_id=23470&edd_options[price_id]=2) [View All Pricing Tiers](https://www.wpupgrader.com/wordpress-plugins/gdpr-consent/) In this video, I walk you through how to set up the advanced settings on the [GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) Pro plugin. We cover important features like disabling consent icons, setting refresh times, and using Google Analytics Direct. I also emphasize the importance of saving changes after making adjustments. Please make sure to follow along and implement these settings for better compliance. [https://www.loom.com/embed/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?sid=824a9488-887c-447f-9668-111ad3ac1345](https://www.loom.com/embed/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?sid=824a9488-887c-447f-9668-111ad3ac1345) You can watch the full video above, or follow the steps below. ## **Setting Up Advanced Settings on the [GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) Plugin** ## Step **1. Introduction to Advanced Settings**[0:00](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=0) ![generated-image-at-00:00:00](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdWcE2B7we9LxhXRnOLNgXByy5yE8EDztoEN0vXDi1vKAC79AlW4Oa-qNVVB66-eZ1CeONofiLKHHUuTDWAhDux1E3IbDRvIrY3t1uzBKlMklr06GJOxMi3FNW8gQJjmGatIFuI?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Overview of the video purpose: Setting up advanced settings on the [GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) plugin. - Reference to previous video on [Google Consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/google-consent/) mode. ## **Step 2. Disabling Consent Icons**[0:19](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=19) ![generated-image-at-00:00:19](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe9BMhx-HQcFMvmhg67HPLGCBrq2nDICuJvvdzRD2HZLp9EJ2E8KW3rDoKOnDfp6dztqrWglkp4Iqts48oH_o4cUh-yBwOLBuXsQfD5hA5yg2c7VeBFDWDSxW8g34rfFJYXvsfTyg?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - First setting: Disabling consent icons. - Use cases: - If you have your own icon set. - To improve page speed by not loading additional icon sets. ## Step **3. Refresh Action Timing**[0:30](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=30) ![generated-image-at-00:00:30](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXduCPvARH9cOTf0oD6q0g2NQZ1DU-4kSN6O_EFvfmKyCYjEv0JIU7HtrMK95INi5WyVFV2MXw96ZLjFq5-y3zxMSCJvI7KQ67_M-aKTTnX10LG-Jhpz7URvzKcIsYKZpX0KExMlrA?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Explanation of the refresh action timing setting: - Time in milliseconds before a refresh action is executed. - Example: Confirmation text displayed for 800 milliseconds after clicking 'accept all' before reverting to normal button. ## **Step 4. Google Analytics Direct Feature**[0:48](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=48) ![generated-image-at-00:00:48](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdW9W0Vq8GG-nZ2xNNmlLU_T_9pghaQLY5FZcG8L7dqGvCLdzAegixpMLzZOLC9uGbaluAMNXD5rBnYfxIozPv9S5V70i7f5lcXb4W_qCLJBsVR-ZT_qbpTDRXvb_8-gfoRzY-OPQ?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Introduction to the Google Analytics Direct feature: - Implemented before [Google Consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/google-consent/) Mode. - Allows immediate execution of JavaScript upon consent. - Use case: - Capture the first page view when a visitor accepts consent without waiting for a page load. ## Step **5. JavaScript Execution**[1:24](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=84) ![generated-image-at-00:01:24](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcX8IUC0C2ZHn-mLvmbq-8msBV-oWZGHPn1TA3icZjoBmogyMFrhyoJ4tc2FWt7Pf-njf0Nn3xIsPti3C7kGwwL5IGtgMjIr6bUIMseGHeY6Ew7aD1DBSY-05Z4s0mIhWXZ2tSEMA?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Explanation of how the JavaScript execution works: - [Script](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/script/) executes immediately when consent is given. - Useful for capturing data before the page fully loads. ## Step **6. CSS Customization**[1:52](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=112) ![generated-image-at-00:01:52](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcK42CO-RhdySlMF7Kz03oLMnQ8O7NngvRAF4rZTwZaHIQDH4h3M6NTQyj3zGOkoL8vzenme3ePxgk30yp8SPlgKdPmM8NDJAjJrSAV5g-Fc9jgEF-UukUgxqUq44dfdx96r-yFPQ?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Customization options for CSS: - Use theme settings for basic changes (colors, font sizes, etc.). - For advanced users, custom CSS can be added directly in the plugin settings. ## Step **7. Saving Changes**[2:05](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=125) ![generated-image-at-00:02:05](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdQpP5KVRcyrDQgLCxsto8e4VL5oXp8rYYuNE-7VlPNTI4y9hCfCTHikqwy54eH6HWaV4lw3wI6B6luMbfNicBltxwzyLdzefzTQJoIednImE-rffVuC3zW231ntSP_h7pEn5YvcA?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Reminder to save changes after making adjustments to settings. ## **Next Steps**[2:16](https://www.loom.com/share/0224815c34594c6b84868424f4ce8595?t=136) ![generated-image-at-00:02:16](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfe0GtIIgHaE7J3rYgj7JWnqin5YQ8ToOlW1w61yy4zv0WCPpfyMJW8cLRw9A8VkJ5rjXN4OQ8c6uThJMuqQZ5oQj6SjZdB_Gu_SC0wBfxr8j7Yp8qTfgQJe9nq7u-C6hpISWmX?key=G-oQBRnMQnMXrxVPBw0THJE9) - Preview of the next video topic: [importing and exporting settings GDPR Consent for WordPress](https://www.wpupgrader.com/knowledge-base/gdpr-consent/8-importing-and-exporting-settings-gdpr-consent-for-wordpress/). ![](https://www.wpupgrader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/wordpress-gdpr-consent-plugin-1030x866.jpg)[https://www.wpupgrader.com/wordpress-plugins/gdpr-consent/#pricing](https://www.wpupgrader.com/wordpress-plugins/gdpr-consent/#pricing)[GDPR consent](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr-consent/) Plugin for WordPress Make your WordPress [GDPR](https://www.wpupgrader.com/encyclopedia/gdpr/) compliant [Buy Now](https://www.wpupgrader.com/wordpress-plugins/gdpr-consent/#pricing)