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Cookies are small files stored on your computer through your web browsers, such as Google Chrome. They are created when you visit a website, and store data and information about you and your visit. They help websites remember you and your preferences and settings, making your visit more convenient and useful. Some websites will not work properly if you do not have cookies enabled.
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![Step 1 Launch Google Chrome.]()
Launch Google Chrome. Look for Google Chrome on your computer and open it. The web browser will load. -
![Step 2 Go to Settings.]()
Go to Settings. Click on the button with three horizontal bars on the upper right corner of the browser. This will bring down the main menu. Scroll down and click “Settings.” The Settings page will load in a new tab.- You can also go directly to this page by entering “chrome://settings/” on the address bar.
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![Step 3 Show advanced settings.]()
Show advanced settings. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page and click the “Show advanced settings” link to expand the Settings page. You will see more settings after that. -
![Step 4 View the Content settings.]()
View the Content settings. Scroll to the Privacy section and click the “Content settings” button. A small window will appear for the settings related to web content, such as Cookies, Images, JavaScript, Handlers, Plug-ins, Pop-ups, and many others. -
![Step 5 Allow cookies.]()
Allow cookies. The first web content is for Cookies. Make sure either of the first two options is selected. Choosing either “Allow local data to be set” or “Keep local data only until you quit your browser” will enable cookies on Google Chrome.- The first option is the recommended one.
- The second option will only keep your data for your current session and it will be removed once you exit your browser.
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![Step 6 Click the “Done” button at the bottom of the window.]()
Click the “Done” button at the bottom of the window. This will save your changes.
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![Step 1 Launch Google Chrome.]()
Launch Google Chrome. Look for the Chrome app on your mobile device and tap on it. The web browser will load. -
![Step 2 Go to Settings.]()
Go to Settings. Tap on the icon or button on your device for the menu. It can look like three vertical dots or three horizontal lines. This will bring out the main menu. Tap on “Settings” and the Settings window will appear. -
![Step 3 View the Content settings.]()
View the Content settings. Swipe up to see the Advanced section. You will see “Content Settings” here. Tap it to open the “Content Settings” window. -
![Step 4 Accept cookies.]()
Accept cookies. Tap on the toggle button beside the “Accept Cookies” option to enable cookies on Chrome. -
![Step 5 Tap the “Done” button at the top right corner of the window.]()
Tap the “Done” button at the top right corner of the window. This will save your changes.
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![Step 1 Launch Google Chrome.]()
Launch Google Chrome. Look for the Chrome app on your mobile device and tap on it. The web browser will load. -
![Step 2 Go to Settings.]()
Go to Settings. Tap the icon or button on your device for the menu. It can look like three vertical dots or three horizontal lines. This will bring out the main menu.- Tap on “Settings.” The Settings window will appear.
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![Step 3 View the Site settings.]()
View the Site settings. Swipe up to see the Advanced section. You will see “Site settings” here. Tap it to open the “Site settings” window. -
![Step 4 Enable Cookies.]()
Enable Cookies. Tap on the checkbox beside the Cookies option to enable cookies on chrome. You may now exit the Settings window. No need to manually trigger a save as your change is automatically stored.
Community Q&A
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QuestionI do not have a "Done" in my Google Chrome settings. Google says cookies disabled, but I show enabled. What am I doing wrong?
Jarod SmithCommunity AnswerGo to your cookies area and make sure that they are all selected "Yes". In order to fix the problem, try clearing your cookies and your cache.
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Cookies are small files stored on your computer through your web browsers, like Google Chrome. They’re created when you visit websites and store data about you so the websites can remember you. Some websites won’t work properly if you don’t have cookies enabled. To enable cookies on Google Chrome on your computer, launch your web browser. Click on the button with 3 horizontal bars on the upper right corner of the browser to bring down the main menu. Scroll down and click “Settings,” then scroll to the bottom of the page to click “Show advanced settings.” Go to the Privacy section and click the “Content settings” button to bring up a small window for the settings related to web content. The first web content category will be for “Cookies.” Choose either “Allow local data to be set” or “Keep local data only until you quit your browser” to enable cookies. Finish by clicking “Done” at the bottom of the window. To learn how to enable cookies on your phone, keep reading!
