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Checking Browser Cookies

Browser cookies are essential for many website features. This tool checks whether your browser accepts cookies and displays any cookies currently stored for this website. Understanding your cookie status helps troubleshoot login and session issues.

If cookies are disabled, many websites won't work correctly. Shopping carts won't persist, logins won't stay active, and preferences won't save. Most browsers allow cookies by default but can be configured to block them.

Why Websites Use Cookies

Cookies store small amounts of data that persist between page loads. They maintain login sessions, remember preferences, enable shopping carts, and track analytics. Without cookies, each page load would be completely stateless.

Cookie Settings

All browsers let you control cookie behavior. You can accept all cookies, block all cookies, or block only third-party cookies. Blocking third-party cookies improves privacy while keeping most sites functional.

First-Party vs Third-Party

First-party cookies come from the website you're visiting and are generally benign. Third-party cookies come from other domains (usually ad networks and trackers) and raise privacy concerns.

Cookie Alternatives

Modern web development often uses localStorage or sessionStorage for non-sensitive data. Unlike cookies, these don't get sent with every request. However, they can't be accessed server-side like cookies can.