TLDR: Your side project needs cookie consent. Stop procrastinating. Sign up, add domain, paste script, deploy. Total time: 60 seconds. Back to building.
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The fastest possible guide to GDPR-compliant cookie consent. No theory. No fluff. Just the exact steps to go from zero to compliant in one minute.
*Summary by Claude AI*
## Stop Reading. Start Doing.
You have 60 seconds.
This isn't a guide about GDPR theory or cookie law nuances. Those articles are endless. You've probably read three already.
This is a step-by-step timer. When you finish reading, you'll be compliant.
Ready?
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## Seconds 0-20: Sign Up
1. Open [getcookies.co](https://getcookies.co) in a new tab
2. Click "Get Started"
3. Sign in with Google (one click, no forms)
**You now have an account.**
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## Seconds 20-40: Add Your Domain
1. The dashboard opens automatically
2. Click "Add Domain"
3. Type: `your-project.com` (or whatever your URL is)
4. Click "Create"
5. Copy the Domain ID that appears
**You now have a Domain ID.**
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## Seconds 40-60: Add the Script
Paste this in your HTML ``, replacing `YOUR_DOMAIN_ID`:
```html
```
Deploy your site.
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## Second 60: You're Done
Refresh your site. You should see a cookie consent banner.
**Congratulations. You're GDPR compliant.**
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## Wait, That's Actually It?
Yes. Here's what that one script tag gave you:
- Cookie consent banner
- GDPR compliance
- CCPA compliance
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Script blocking until consent
- Third-party pixel consent handling
- Consent logging for audits
- Preference center for users
All from one `
```
### Remix
```tsx
// app/root.tsx
export default function App() {
return (
```
### Plain HTML
```html
```
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## "But I Don't Even Have Analytics Yet"
Add GetCookies anyway.
Here's why: When you eventually add Google Analytics or any tracking, GetCookies will already be blocking it by default. You won't have to retrofit compliance later.
Future you will thank present you.
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## "My Side Project Gets 12 Visitors a Month"
GDPR doesn't have a traffic threshold.
If you have:
- Any visitors from the EU (you probably do)
- Any tracking whatsoever (even Plausible or Simple Analytics)
You need consent.
Our free tier handles small projects. Unlimited page views. No reason not to add it.
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## "I'll Add It Later"
You won't. Let's look at the excuses:
**"I'll add it when I launch"**
Launch day will have 50 urgent things. Compliance won't make the list.
**"I'll add it when I get traffic"**
By then you're collecting data without consent. You're already non-compliant.
**"I'll add it when I have time"**
You just read this article. That took longer than installing GetCookies.
It takes 60 seconds. Do it now.
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## The Copy-Paste Cheatsheet
Save this somewhere. Every new project:
```html
```
Workflow:
1. Create domain in GetCookies dashboard
2. Replace `REPLACE_ME` with your ID
3. Paste into ``
4. Ship
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## Optional: Customization
Want to match your brand? Our dashboard offers:
- Color customization
- Position options (corner, bottom bar)
- Custom text
- Custom CSS
But none of this is required. The default looks good on most sites. You can always tweak later.
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## Now Get Back to Building
You spent more time reading this than you'll spend implementing.
60 seconds. One script tag. Full compliance.
Your side project deserves better than a GDPR fine.
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**Ready?**
[Start your 60 seconds →](https://getcookies.co)