Cookies are a type of small data that are stored on your device to assist websites in remembering your preferences and providing a tailored user experience. However, if cookies are blocked, access to certain features, content, or personalization may be restricted. Presented below is a comprehensive guide on how to enable cookies on various browsers and devices.
To enable cookies on Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, & 9, please follow these steps:
1. Open the Internet Browser
2. Click on Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced
3. Check Override automatic cookie handling
4. For First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies, click Accept
5. Click OK and OK
To enable cookies on Firefox, proceed as follows:
1. Open the Firefox browser
2. Click on Tools > Options > Privacy > Use custom settings for history
3. Check Accept cookies from sites
4. Check Accept third-party cookies
5. Select Keep until: they expire
6. Click OK
For Google Chrome, the steps to enable cookies are as follows:
1. Open the Google Chrome browser
2. Click on Tools > Options > Privacy Options > Under the Hood > Content Settings
3. Check Allow local data to be set
4. Uncheck the option to Block third-party cookies from being set
5. Uncheck Clear cookies
6. Close all
To enable cookies on Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad), carry out the following steps:
1. Go to the Home screen by pressing the Home button or by unlocking your phone/iPad
2. Select the Settings icon.
3. Select Safari from the settings menu.
4. Choose ‘accept cookies’ from the safari menu.
5. Choose ‘from visited’ from the accept cookies menu.
6. Press the home button to return to the iPhone home screen.
7. Select the Safari icon to return to Safari.
8. Before the cookie settings change will take effect, Safari must restart. To restart Safari press and hold the Home button (for around five seconds) until the iPhone/iPad display goes blank and the home screen appears.
9. Select the Safari icon to return to Safari.
To address issues with the Facebook in-app browser, users can open links in an external browser by following these steps:
1. Open the settings menu by clicking the hamburger menu in the top right
2. Choose “App Settings” from the menu
3. Turn on the option “Links Open Externally” (This will use the device’s default browser)
It is imperative to align cookie settings with personal privacy and security preferences. By adhering to these straightforward instructions, individuals can ensure that their browsing experience is both secure and tailored to their needs.