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How to Enable and Allow Cookies on Mac

Unblock cookies on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for Mac

By Brenna Miles Brenna Miles Writer The University of Phoenix Brenna Miles is a technology writer with a B.A. in Business Management and HR Management. She's been writing about technology for 6+ years. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 17, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft What to Know: Cookies store your personal preferences in web browsers so that the browser doesn't waste time requesting the information multiple times. Enabling cookies on Mac lets your browser store reusable data, such as email addresses or saved shopping cart items. This article explains how to set up cookies in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

How to Enable Cookies in Safari

Safari is Apple's default browser on all Mac computers and iOS devices. To enable cookies on your Mac, start by opening Safari. Click Safari in the menu bar and select Preferences to open the Safari General preferences screen. Click the Privacy tab to open the Safari Privacy settings. Clear the check mark in front of Block all cookies to enable cookies in Safari. Want to remove specific websites from the list of websites storing your information? Select Manage Website Data and remove them. Close Preferences to save your changes.

How to Enable Cookies in Chrome

Chrome is a web browser created by Google. To enable cookies in Chrome, start by opening the Chrome browser on your Mac. Click the three dots at the far right side of your screen. Click Settings in the drop-down menu. Select Privacy and security in the left sidebar. Select Cookies and other site data. Click the Allow all cookies button to turn it on. It button contains a blue bullet when it is turned on. You can also choose to keep your data only until you close your browser. To do this, move the slider next to Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows to the On position.

How to Enable Cookies in Firefox

Firefox is an open-source web browser offered by Mozilla. Open Firefox on your Mac to start changing your cookie settings. In Firefox, click the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of the screen. Select Settings in the drop-down menu. Click Privacy & Security in the left sidebar. Firefox blocks cookies by default. To enable them, select the Custom section to expand it. Remove the check from in front of Cookies to unblock cookies in Firefox. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Enable Cookies on an iPad How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Enable Cookies in Your Browser How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Enable Cookies on Android How to Clear Internet Cache in Every Major Browser Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings How to Check Spelling in Outlook How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector How to Stop Autoplay Videos How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Use Firefox's Privacy and Security Features Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies