Overview
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to manage browser cookies, including enabling first-party and third-party cookies in various web browsers such as Safari, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. It explains the difference between first-party and third-party cookies and offers step-by-step instructions for configuring each browser to ensure a seamless online experience.
Information
- What are cookies?
- Solutions for Safari
- Solutions for Internet Explorer
- Solutions for Chrome
- Solutions for Firefox
What are cookies?
Cookies are pieces of data stored by web browsers that websites and applications can use to remember a web browser from one request to the next. They allow features like shopping carts and user account logins to function.
Many web browsers make a distinction between first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are created by the web server identified by the address shown the browser's address bar. Third-party cookies can be created when content is loaded from domains other than the one shown in the address bar.
Some browsers allow users to decide whether or not the third-party cookies should be accepted. To configure your browser to allow third-party cookies, follow the instructions for your chosen browser.
Safari
- Click Safari in the menu bar.
- Preferences...
- Click the Privacy panel.
- *For the option Cookies and website data, select Always allow.
- Log in to your Influitive control panel
- Once logged in, the Influitive cookie is stored and you may set the Cookies and website data setting back to its default setting
- *In older versions of Safari, for the option Block cookies, select Never
Internet Explorer
- Click the cog/tools menu icon in the upper right of the window.
- Click Internet Options.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Click Sites
- In the Address of website field enter [*].influitive.com. Be sure to include the square brackets before and after the asterisk.
- Click Allow, then OK.
Chrome
- Click the menu icon in the upper right side of the browser window.
- Click Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings...
- Click Content settings...
- Ensure the option Allow local data to be set (recommended) is selected.
- Click Manage exceptions...
- In the field labeled Hostname pattern enter [*.]influitive.com. Be sure to include the square brackets before and after the asterisk.
- Leave the Behaviour drop down set to Allow, then click Done.
Firefox
- Click the menu icon.
- Open the Options window.
- For Windows users, click Options.
- For Mac OS users, click Preferences...
- Click the Privacy panel.
- In the History section, select Firefox will: Use custom settings for history.
- Make sure that the Accept cookies from sites box is checked.
- For Accept third-party cookies, choose Always.
FAQ
What are cookies in the context of web browsing?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a user's computer by their web browser while they are browsing, which are used to remember the user's activity and preferences from one session to the next.
What is the difference between first-party and third-party cookies?
First-party cookies are created by the website a user is currently visiting, while third-party cookies are created by external domains when their content is loaded on the website, which may not match the website's address.
Why is it necessary to enable cookies in web browsers?
Enabling cookies is necessary for the proper functionality of certain website features, such as shopping carts and user account logins, which rely on cookies to remember and process user information.
How can I enable third-party cookies in my web browser?
To enable third-party cookies, you can follow the specific guidelines provided for your web browser in the article, which include step-by-step instructions for Safari, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox.
Can I configure my web browser to manage cookies according to my preferences?
Yes, most web browsers allow users to configure their cookie settings to manage cookies according to their preferences, including blocking or allowing first-party and third-party cookies.