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How to Enable a Cookie on a Computer

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By Tim Mammadov, eHow Contributing Writer

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A cookie is a text file stored in a Web browser's memory that contains information on your user preferences for the websites you visit. This reduces the time you need to log into your accounts and profiles. To accept cookies on your computer you have to enable this option in your browser. If you use several browsers then you have to configure each one to accept cookies. The process is simple, takes only a few seconds and is reversible.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Internet Explorer

Step 1

Open the Internet Explorer browser and click on the "Tools" menu option.
Step 2

Select "Internet Options" then click on the "Privacy" tab.
Step 3

Click "Advanced" then check "Override automatic cookie handling."
Step 4

Click the "Accept" radio button under both "First-party Cookies" and "Third-party Cookies" and check the "Always allow session cookies" option.
Step 5

Click on "OK" then "OK" again to save the new settings.

Mozilla Firefox

Step 1

Open the Mozilla Firefox browser then click on the "Tools" menu option.
Step 2

Select "Options" then click on the "Privacy" tab.
Step 3

Check the "Accept cookies from sites" and "Accept third-party cookies" options.
Step 4

Click on "OK" to save the new settings.

Safari

Step 1

Open the Safari browser then click on the "Safari" file menu option.
Step 2

Select "Preferences," click the "Security" tab then check the "Always" radio button next to "Accept Cookies."
Step 3

Close the window.