Blocked by a cookie prompt? How to enable cookies in popular browsers

Hit a wall of cookie warnings when trying to load a page? Some sites require cookies to function properly. If you need to enable them, here’s a straightforward guide for several common browsers. Internet Explorer 7, 8 and 9: Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced.

Tick “Override automatic cookie handling,” set both First‑party and Third‑party Cookies to “Accept,” then click OK to confirm. Mozilla Firefox: Open Firefox and head to Tools > Options > Privacy. Choose “Use custom settings for history,” tick “ ” Click OK to save.

Google Chrome: Open Chrome and navigate to Options > Privacy > Content Settings. Allow local data to be set, turn off “Block third‑party cookies,” and make sure automatic clearing of cookies is disabled. Close the settings to apply changes. iPhone/iPad (Mobile Safari): Open Settings on your device, select Safari, then set “ ” Return to the home screen and reopen Safari.

If needed, restart Safari by pressing and holding the Home button until the screen returns to the home screen, then relaunch Safari. These steps restore cookie functionality on the listed browsers, allowing sites that depend on cookies to load as intended. You can revisit the settings later to adjust your preferences once you’re done.