Notice says Facebook in‑app browser may ignore cookies; workaround suggests opening links externally

Users opening links inside the Facebook app may find some websites failing to recognise previously set cookies, according to a notice to users. The issue is described as intermittent and appears to be a defect in the in‑app browser that, the notice says, should be addressed soon.

Until a fix is available, the simplest workaround suggested is to keep using Facebook but avoid its in‑app browser by opening links externally. The steps outlined are: open the settings menu via the hamburger icon in the top right, select App Settings, and switch on Links Open Externally so pages load in the device’s default browser.

The notice also provides guidance on enabling cookies across common browsers to ensure sites function properly, including instructions for Internet Explorer 7–9, Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple’s Mobile Safari on iPhone and iPad. The message indicates the underlying problem is expected to be resolved, but advises users to open links in their default browser and to allow cookies in the meantime for a smoother browsing experience.