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Internet Explorer
- Click 'Tools' (the gear icon) in the browser toolbar.
- Choose Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab, and then, under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow all cookies, and then click OK.
For more information on Internet Explorer, please see Microsoft's Help Center on enabling cookies.
Safari
- Click the Safari menu from the top toolbar.
- Choose Preferences.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Click the Never checkbox for Block Cookies.
For more information on Safari, please see Apple's Help Center.
Google Chrome
- Click the context menu in the browser toolbar to the right of the address bar.
- Choose Settings.
- Click "Show Advanced Settings."
- Click Content settings in the Privacy section.
- Ensure that the bullet for "Allow local data to be set (recommended)"is checked.
- Also ensure that "Block third-party cookies and site data" is unchecked.
For more information on Google Chrome, please see Google's Help Center.
Firefox
- Click the Tools menu from the top toolbar.
- Choose Options.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Under "History" select "Use custom settings for history" from thedrop-down menu beside "Firefox will."
- Ensure that the checkboxes for "Accept cookies from sites" and "Acceptthird-party cookies" are both checked.
- Click OK.
For more information on Mozilla, please see Firefox Help for more instructions on enabling cookies.
FAQs
For the most part, cookies are a safe and necessary part of using the Internet. A lot of websites won't work properly if you don't have Cookies enabled.
Should you enable cookies on your browser? ›
For the most part, cookies are a safe and necessary part of using the Internet. A lot of websites won't work properly if you don't have Cookies enabled.
How do you enable cookies must be enabled in your browser? ›
Enabling Cookies in Your Browser
- Click 'Tools' (the gear icon) in the browser toolbar.
- Choose Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab, and then, under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow all cookies, and then click OK.
When you visit a website, it may ask you to accept its cookies. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display settings) over some time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site.
What does it mean when your browser has cookies? ›
Computer cookies, also known as internet cookies, are small text files that websites store on your computer to remember information about you and your browsing activity. They're an integral part of the modern internet, helping to personalize your online experience and make websites more user-friendly.
What happens if I disable cookies in my browser? ›
By disabling cookies you will see fewer targeted ads. Without cookies, website owners, especially third-parties, won't be able to track your activity and count how many times you visit their sites or which sites or products you prefer.
Is it best to have cookies on or off? ›
Enabling cookies is optional, but it's sometimes best to enable them on reputable sites that need to know your preferences. When enabled, you'll allow the sites you visit the chance to customize your browsing experience based on your behavior, habits, and preferences as a user.
How do I know if cookies are enabled? ›
In Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome .
- At the top right, click More Settings .
- Click Privacy and security. Third-party cookies. Tip: If you are part of the Tracking Protection test group, follow the “Tracking Protection” instructions instead.
- Select an option: Allow third-party cookies.
What happens if you don't accept cookies? – The potential problem with refusing to accept cookies is that some website owners may not allow you to use their websites if you don't accept their cookies. Another downside is that without acceptance, you may not receive the full user experience on certain websites.
Why do cookies have to be enabled? ›
Most websites need you to enable cookies in order for them to work. Cookies are small bits of data which websites can store on your computer as you browse their site. Cookies are typically used to help websites remember that you've logged in, or perhaps to store your personal preferences for that website.
By not accepting cookies, you eliminate the chance a hacker could hijack your cookies and use the data inside to access sites while pretending to be you. There are times when accepting cookies is particularly risky, including: Accepting third-party cookies. Accepting cookies your antivirus flagged as malicious.
Are browser cookies good or bad? ›
Cookies themselves are harmless since the data they contain never changes. They are unable to install malware or viruses on computers. Some cyber attacks, unfortunately, have the ability to access user browsing sessions and hijack cookies. They can trace people's browsing history, which is dangerous.
Why opt out of cookies? ›
This prevents the third-party ad server from tracking your page preferences within a website or among websites within their network. Other reasons to use opt-out cookies include telling the website that you don't want to participate in any type of online profiling or having your browsing history tracked.
What happens if I clear all cookies from my browser? ›
Deleting the cache and cookies data regularly helps to troubleshoot, helps to increase the loading time of web pages, loads new versions of web pages and increases the performance of your computer.
Are cookies safe to enable? ›
A normal cookie from a trusted website is generally safe to accept. Cookies don't contain any identifiable information and are mostly used to ensure you have a smooth browsing experience by remembering your preferences and authenticating your identity. Cookies can't be used to download malicious software.
Why you shouldn't delete cookies? ›
What happens when you remove all cookies? Deleting cookies wipes all your personal information from your browser, including usernames, passwords, search history, and website settings and preferences.
What happens if I don't accept cookies? ›
What happens if you don't accept cookies? – The potential problem with refusing to accept cookies is that some website owners may not allow you to use their websites if you don't accept their cookies. Another downside is that without acceptance, you may not receive the full user experience on certain websites.
