How to Enable Cookies in Your Browser

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 the three dots at the top right and choose Settings from the list of options.

2. Go to Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.

3. Select Allow 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 its Enhanced Tracking Protection feature. Here's how it works in the desktop and mobile apps:

1. Select the menu at the top right of the browser, then choose Settings from the list.

2. Select Privacy & Security on the left if you're on a computer, or tap Enhanced Tracking Protection in the app.

3. Select Standard to allow cookies. Or, choose Custom but make sure Cookies 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 the three dots at the top right of the program to open the main menu, then choose Settings.

2. Choose Cookies and site permissions from the left pane.

3. Select Manage 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 to Allow and select Add to enter the website's URL.

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:

Safari Mobile App

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

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select Safari > Advanced.

3. Turn off the Block All Cookies toggle.

Safari Desktop App

You can also enable cookies on your Mac:

1. Select Safari > Settings.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Clear the Block all cookies check box in the Privacy section.