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Seeing pop-ups about blocked cookies as you browse the web? You may not have cookies enabled. Cookies are pieces of data that help your browser remember things like usernames, passwords, and website preferences. All web browsers allow cookies by default, but most let you customize your settings or disable them completely. Fortunately, it's super easy to turn cookies on using any computer, phone, or tablet. This wikiHow article will teach you how to enable cookies step by step.

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Google Chrome on a Computer

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  1. This opens the Chrome menu.[1]
    • Cookies are enabled by default in Chrome. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
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  3. You'll find this option under the "Privacy and security" heading in the right panel.[3]
  4. This is the first option under the "Content" header in the right panel.[4]
  5. You have three options for enabling cookies:[5]
    • To allow all cookies, including those meant to track your browsing on other websites, select Allow all cookies.
    • To allow all cookies except tracking cookies from third parties, select Block third-party cookies. This option may break some features on websites, but it will protect your privacy from trackers.
    • To only block third-party cookies in Incognito mode, select Block third-party cookies in Incognito. This allows all cookies except when you open a new Incognito window.
  6. The "See all cookies and data" section allows you to specify cookie settings by website. In most cases you won't need to adjust this setting, but if you'd like to choose which sites can always use cookies, can never use cookies, or which sites' cookies should be deleted upon closing Chrome, click Add to add a website now.
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Google Chrome on a Phone or Tablet

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  1. It's in the top-right corner of Chrome.[6]
  2. You may have to scroll down to see it.[7]
  3. You'll find this toward the bottom of the page.
  4. It's at the top of the screen.[8]
  5. This is at the top of the page. If the switch was already on/blue, there's no need to make any changes. But if the switch was off/gray, this will reenable cookies.[9]
    • By default, the "Allow third-party cookies" box near the top of the page is checked. If you'd rather not allow third-party trackers to keep tabs on you while you browse other websites, remove this checkmark. This may break certain features on websites, but it's helpful for maintaining privacy.
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Microsoft Edge on a Computer

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  1. If you're using Edge on a PC, you'll find its green-and-blue wave icon in your Windows Start menu. If you're using a Mac, it'll be on your Launchpad and in your Applications folder.
    • Cookies are enabled by default in Edge. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
  2. This icon is in the top-right corner of the window.[10]
  3. It's toward the bottom of the menu.[11]
  4. This option is in the left panel under the "Settings" header.
  5. You'll see this at the top of the right panel.
  6. Third-party cookies are cookies used by websites to track your browsing on other sites. If you want to turn off third-party cookies, click the switch next to "Block third-party cookies." This could break some features of the websites you visit, but it will also keep your browsing more private.[12]
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Safari on a Mac

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  1. This is the compass icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen on your Mac.
    • Cookies are enabled by default in Safari. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
  2. It's near the top-left corner of the screen in the menu bar.[13]
  3. This is the hand icon at the top of the Preferences window.[14]
  4. If there's a checkmark in this box, click it to remove it—this will reenable cookies in Safari.
    • If this box is already unchecked, Safari isn't blocking cookies.
    • By default, enabling cookies allows websites to track your browsing habits on other sites. If you want to turn this feature off, check the box next to "Prevent cross-site tracking." This could break some features on websites, but it'll keep your browsing more private.
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Safari on an iPhone

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  1. It's about a third of the way down the Settings page. This Safari settings menu.[16]
  2. If the switch is on/green, cookies are blocked—you can enable them by tapping the switch. If the switch next to this option is off/white, Safari will allow cookies from all websites
    • Cross-site tracking, also known as "third-party cookies," is disabled by default in Safari. If you run into problems with websites not displaying properly, you can try tapping the green switch next to "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking," which will enable third-party cookies. Keep in mind that this feature can allow a website to track your browsing all over the web, and not just on their website.
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Firefox on a Computer

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  1. If you're using Windows, you will find it in your Start menu. If you're on a Mac, it's the orange fox wrapped around a purple globe on your Launchpad.
    • Cookies are enabled by default in Firefox. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
  2. The steps to do this are a bit different depending on whether you're using a PC or Mac:[17]
    • PC: Click the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner of Firefox and select Settings.
    • Mac: Click the Firefox menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click Preferences.[18]
  3. You'll find this tab on the left side of the page.[19]
  4. Firefox allows you to choose from three different cookie modes:
    • Standard: This option allows all cookies except for those that track you on other websites, although it will let some cross-site trackers through if they are for login or other non-predatory reasons.[20] . This option is best for most users.
    • Strict: This option is similar to Standard, except it blocks all third-party cookies. This could make it difficult to log in to some websites and used certain website features.
    • Custom: This option lets you choose exactly which types of cookies you want to allow and block. This option is great for powerusers who are familiar with different types of tracking cookies.
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Firefox on a Phone or Tablet

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  1. It's the icon of an orange fox wrapped around a purple globe.[21]
    • Cookies are already turned on in Firefox. If you've turned them off manually, you can use this method to turn them back on.
  2. If you're using an Android, you'll see three vertical dots at the top-right corner. On an iPhone or iPad, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom-right corner.[22]
  3. This option has a gear icon, and it's toward the bottom of the menu.
  4. You'll see one of these options under the "Privacy" header.
  5. Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks the more invasive cookies by default, although it still lets some of the more useful ones through (particularly those for logging in and customizing your experience). If you disable this feature, all cookies will be allowed, including those meant to track your browsing on other websites.[23]
    • If you'd rather not be tracked as you browse other sites, you can leave Enhanced Tracking Protection on and choose Standard (to allow most cookies except some of the more invasive tracking cookies) through, or Strict to block all third-party tracking cookies.
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    On Safari, go to File -> Preferences -> Privacy. There will be an option to enable cookies there. For Chrome or other browsers, the cookies option will be in the same place regardless of your OS version.
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    In Settings select "Internet Options". Under the Privacy tab lower the slide bar to "Accept All Cookies".
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    Select Settings near the bottom of the page. Click Show Advanced Settings in the privacy section. Click Content Settings and adjust the cookies.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 6,480,218 times.
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1. Open Chrome on your computer.
2. Click the three dots and select Settings.
3. Click Site Settings.
4. Click Cookies and site data.
5. Select a cookie option.
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