Cookies are small files that allow a website to store data related to your preferences, files, and certain identifying information on your device. This information can make your experience more efficient when browsing the same website again. Many websites rely on cookies to provide personalized experiences for their users, so it is important to enable cookies in your browser if you want to get the most out of your web browsing.
In order to enable cookies, you must know which browser you are using. Depending on the browser you use, there will be slightly different steps to take in order to enable the proper settings. The following are general instructions on how to enable cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
1. Open the Chrome browser.
2. In the top right corner, click the three vertical dots and select “Settings.”
3. At the bottom of the page, click “Advanced” to expand the section.
4. In the “Privacy and security” section, select “Content Settings.”
5. Select “Cookies,” and then select either “Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended),” or “Block third-party cookies and site data,” depending on your preference.
Internet Explorer:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner and select “Internet options.”
3. In the “Privacy” tab, select “Advanced.”
4. Check the box next to “Override automatic cookie handling” and select either “Accept” or “Prompt” under the “First-party Cookies” option, depending on your preference.
5. Select “OK.”
Mozilla Firefox:
1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. In the top right corner, click the menu button (three horizontal lines) and select “Options.”
3. In the left panel, select “Privacy & Security.”
4. Scroll down to the “History” section and choose from the drop-down menu within the “Firefox will” option.
Safari:
1. Open Safari.
2. Select the “Safari” option in the top left corner of the screen and select “Preferences.”
3. Select the “Privacy” tab and from the “Cookies and website data” option, select either “Always allow,” “Allow from websites I visit,” or “Always block.”
4. Select “Done” to save the changes.
Once the desired settings have been selected, the necessary changes will have been made and cookies should now be enabled in the browser. It is important to note that some websites may require specific settings to be enabled in order to function properly. If a website is not working properly after enabling cookie settings, further adjustments may need to be made adjusting privacy settings or allowing additional website exceptions.