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Frequently Asked Questions
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data a website can store in your browser. They are often used for sessions, preferences, and analytics. This page tests whether your browser currently allows them.
Why would cookies be disabled?
Privacy settings, extensions, or private browsing modes can block cookies. Some sites need them for login sessions.
How do I enable or disable cookies?
- Chrome:Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies (and Site settings → Cookies).
- Firefox:Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → manage exceptions or “Delete cookies when Firefox is closed.”
- Safari:Settings → Privacy → “Block all cookies” or manage per-site.
- Edge:Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
- Reload this page after changing settings to re-run the test.
What is the difference between first-party and third-party cookies?
First-party cookies belong to the site you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by other domains (often ads or embeds). Many browsers now block third-party cookies by default.
Do I need cookies enabled for this site?
Basic Internet Protocol and network results work without relying on cookies. The cookie tool only runs a brief first-party write/read test after you click Run check.