How to Enable Cookies (Browser)

Issue:

How do I enable cookies in my web browser? 
I am receiving an error stating that my browser is blocking third-party cookies.

Audience:

Everyone

Environment:

Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome (Windows, iOS, MacOS, and Android)

Resolution:

To enable cookies in:

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge, select Menu (3 dots icon on top right corner of the browser) > Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
2. Turn on "Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)" to unblock cookies
3. Turn on "Block third-party cookies" or add desired sites in "Block" section to block the cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button  and select Settings.

2. Select the Privacy & Security panel. This is where you can view your settings for Enhanced Tracking Protection, which includes cookies.

   

   • If Standard is selected, this is the default setting and, except for trackers, all cookies are enabled. For more information, see Trackers and scripts Firefox blocks in Enhanced Tracking Protection.
   • If Strict is selected, either choose Standard or switch to Custom.
   • If Custom is selected, either uncheck Cookies (this will allow all cookies) or select the setting to only block Cross-site tracking cookies — includes social media cookies.

   

3. Close the about:preferences page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.

Safari

For computer:

In the Safari app  on your Mac, choose Safari > Preferences, click Privacy, then do any of the following:

• Prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to track you: Select “Prevent cross-site tracking.”

  Cookies and website data are deleted unless you visit and interact with the trackers’ websites.

• Always allow cookies: Deselect “Block all cookies.”

  Websites, third parties, and advertisers can store cookies and other data on your Mac.

• See which websites store cookies or data: Click Manage Website Data.

For for iPhone and iPad:

1. Open your Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Safari.
3. Under Privacy & Security, select 'Block Cookies.'
4. Select 'Always Allow.'

Google Chrome

For computer:

On your computer, open Chrome.

1. At the top right, click More  Settings.
2. Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings.
3. Click Cookies.
4. From here, you can:
   • Turn on cookies: Next to "Blocked," turn on the switch.
   • Turn off cookies: Turn off Allow sites to save and read cookie data

For Android:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. At the top right, tap More   Settings.
3. Tap Site settings  Cookies.
4. Turn Cookies on or off.
    

For for iPhone and iPad:
Cookies are automatically turned on and stay on.   


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