How to Enable Cookies

Cookies are packets of information that are used by websites to remember numbers, words, and other information for a specific user, such as when using an online store or filling out a form. Some sites require cookies to be enabled, and this is done differently for each browser. These instructions are for the most common internet browers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Safari.

Firefox

Click on Tools in the top toolbar, click on Options in the drop down box, click on the Privacy tab, click on the Cookies tab, and check the box marked Allow sites to set cookies.

Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8

Click on Tools in the top toolbar, click on Internet Options in the drop down box, click on the Privacy tab, and select the Medium setting using the slider control.

Internet Explorer 5

Click on Tools in the top toolbar, click on Internet Options in the drop down box, click on the Security tab, select the Internet globe and then click on the Custom Level button, scroll down the list to Cookies and select Enable for both options available.

Internet Explorer 4

Click on View in the top toolbar, click on Internet Options in the drop down box, click on the Advanced tab, scroll down the list to Security and select Always accept cookies.

Netscape 6/7

Click Edit in the top toolbar, click Preferences, click the Privacy and Security tab, click Cookies, and select Enable all cookies.

Netscape 4

Click on Edit in the top toolbar, click on Preferences in the drop down box, click on Advanced in the category window and then select Accept all cookies.

Safari

Click on Safari in the top menu, click on Preferences in the drop down box, click on the Security icon, click on Always in the Accept Cookies box.

 

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