Users of various web browsers may experience limited access to features, content, or personalization when blocking cookies. To optimize browsing experiences, it is advisable to enable cookies according to the specific instructions provided for different browsers.
Facebook App Browser Tips
There is a known issue with the Facebook in-app browser, which intermittently fails to retain cookies previously set, due to a defect. Users can avoid this problem by opening links externally rather than within the app. This can be accomplished by following these steps:
- Open the settings menu by tapping the hamburger menu in the top right corner.
- Select “App Settings.”
- Enable the “Links Open Externally” option, which will redirect users to the device’s default browser.
Instructions for Enabling Cookies
Here are the steps to enable cookies on several popular web browsers:
Internet Explorer (versions 7, 8, and 9)
- Open the Internet Browser.
- Navigate to Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced.
- Check the option to override automatic cookie handling.
- Set both First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies to Accept.
- Click OK twice to confirm.
Firefox
- Open the Firefox browser.
- Click on Tools > Options > Privacy.
- Select “Use custom settings for history.”
- Check the boxes for “Accept cookies from sites” and “Accept third-party cookies.”
- Choose to keep cookies until they expire.
- Click OK to finalize your settings.
Google Chrome
- Open the Google Chrome browser.
- Go to Tools > Options > Privacy Options > Under the Hood > Content Settings.
- Ensure that “Allow local data to be set” is checked.
- Uncheck the box for blocking third-party cookies.
- Make sure that “Clear cookies” is unchecked.
- Close and restart the browser.
Mobile Safari (iPhone, iPad)
- From the Home screen, tap the Settings icon.
- Select Safari from the settings menu.
- Tap on ‘Accept Cookies’ and choose ‘From Visited’.
- Return to the Home screen and restart Safari by pressing and holding the Home button for about five seconds until the display goes blank.
- Reopen Safari for the new settings to take effect.

