How to Enable Cookies in Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser known for being fast, private, and secure. Like other internet browsers, Firefox collects cookies from websites to help remember your individual site preferences. Cookies also keep you logged in to certain websites, which saves time.

If you find yourself logged out of frequently used websites, or websites continually forget your settings, Firefox cookies may have been disabled. Here's how to enable cookies in Firefox and get back this customized functionality.

What Happens When I Allow Cookies in Firefox?

When you enable cookies, Firefox will automatically collect cookies as you browse the web. This happens in the background and won't interfere with your internet browsing experience.

Cookies are used to keep you logged into a website, so you don't have to sign in every time you visit. Cookies also help websites remember your personal preferences, such as a color theme or which widgets you want to be displayed on a page.

How to Turn on Cookies in Firefox on iOS

If you're using an iOs device such as an iPhone or iPad, enabling cookies in Firefox is a quick and easy adjustment in settings.

1. Open the Firefox app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then tap the three horizontal lines (Menu) in the lower-right corner of the screen.

2. Tap Settings.

3. Tap Data Management.

4. On the Data Management screen, if the switch next to Cookies is blue, this means cookies are enabled in your Mozilla Firefox app. If you ever want to disable cookies in Firefox, toggle off this switch.

How to Enable Cookies in Firefox on Android

Enabling Firefox cookies on an Android device is a similar process to iPhones and iPads.

1. Open the Firefox app on your Android smartphone or tablet and tap the three dots (Menu) in the upper-right corner of the screen.

2. From this menu, tap Settings > Clear private data.

   Despite its name, this option won't clear data and will instead take you to another settings screen.

3. On the next screen, make sure the box next to Cookies & active logins is checked. If it isn't, tap the box to place a checkmark and enable cookies.

How to Allow Cookies in Firefox on the Desktop

On a Mac or Windows computer, it's easy to allow cookies in the Firefox web browser.

1. Open the Mozilla Firefox web browser on your Windows or Mac computer, then select the three horizontal lines icon (Menu) in the top-right corner.

2. Select Preferences.

3. On the left side of the screen, select Privacy & Security.

4. If Standard is checked, this is the default setting, and all cookies are enabled.

5. If Strict is selected, no cookies will be allowed. To enable cookies, switch to Standard or Custom.

6. If you select Custom, either uncheck Cookies to allow all cookies, or select the setting to only block Cross-site and social media trackers.