Complete Walkthrough: How to Enable Cookies in Any Internet Browser

What to Know

• Every browser works a little differently; instructions can also vary a bit across operating systems.
• In most cases, open the browser’s settings and search forcookies or browse the privacy options.
• Web browsers typically let you enable all cookies or pick specific sites to turn on cookies there only.

This article explains how to enable cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. This works very similarly in other browsers.

How to Enable Chrome Cookies

Switching cookies on for Chrome works the same way in the Android app and the desktop app. iOS users don’t need to worry about this because Chrome automatically enables cookies for you. (You can’t disable them so don’t bother trying.)

1. Select thethree dots at the top right and chooseSettings from the list of options.
   
2. Go toPrivacy and security >Third-party cookies .
   
3. SelectAllow third-party cookies .
   
   Also on this screen is an option to allow cookies on specific sites only, which is useful if you don’t want to enable cookies for every website you visit.

How to Enable Cookies in Firefox

Firefox lets you control cookies via itsEnhanced Tracking Protection feature . Here’s how it works in the desktop and mobile apps:

1. Select themenu at the top right of the browser, then chooseSettings from the list.
   
2. SelectPrivacy & Security on the left if you’re on a computer, or tapEnhanced Tracking Protection in the app.
3. SelectStandard to allow cookies. Or, chooseCustom but make sureCookies is unchecked.
   

How to Enable Cookies in Edge

These directions explain how to allow cookies for all sites or specific sites in the Microsoft Edge desktop software:

1. Click thethree dots at the top right of the program to open the main menu, then chooseSettings .
   
2. ChooseCookies and site permissions from the left pane.
3. SelectManage and delete cookies and site data on the right.
   
4. Tap the toggle for Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) to switch it on.
   
   Would you rather enable cookies for specific sites only? On this same settings screen, scroll down toAllow and selectAdd to enter the website’s URL.
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How to Enable Cookies in Safari

The option to enable Safari cookies is in the browser’s advanced settings. Here’s how to get there in the mobile app and then in the desktop app:

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Safari Mobile App

Thedefault iOS web browser has cookies enabled by default. Follow these steps to check the setting on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Open theSettings app.
2. SelectSafari >Advanced .
3. Turn off theBlock All Cookies toggle.
   

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Safari Desktop App

You can also enable cookies on your Mac:

1. SelectSafari >Settings .
   
2. Click theAdvanced tab.
3. Clear theBlock all cookies check box in thePrivacy section.
   

How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser

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