How do I configure my web browser to accept cookies?
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Overview
Some MIT sites, such as eCAT purchasing, require your browser to accept third party cookies. If you prefer a more secure setting, you may wish to configure this setting temporarily, then revert to a more secure setting after completing your transaction.
The Wikipedia definition of a web cookie .
Internet Explorer
- Follow the menu path: Tools > Options
- Select the Privacy tab
- Use the slider to set the security level to Medium.
Safari
Safari 5 and higher
- Follow the menu path Safari > Preferences.
- Select the Privacy icon from the icons across the top.
- In the section for Block cookies, select the setting for Never.
- Quit Safari, then reopen Safari and try again to access the site.
NOTE: You may wish to configure these settings on a permanent basis, or configure them on a temporary basis, reverting to a more secure setting once the transaction, such as eCAT purchasing, is complete. More information is available here: Modifying security and privacy settings in Safari 5 and 6
Older Versions of Safari
- Follow the menu path Safari > Preferences.
- Select the Security icon from the icons across the top.
- In the section for Accept cookies, select the setting for Always.
- Quit Safari, then reopen Safari and try again to access the site.
NOTE: You may wish to configure these settings on a permanent basis, or configure them on a temporary basis, reverting to a more secure setting once the transaction, such as eCAT purchasing, is complete.
Firefox
Firefox 10 and higher
- Follow the menu path Firefox > Options > Options (on Windows) or Firefox > Preferences (on Macintosh).
- Select the Privacy icon.
- Set Firefox to Remember History.
- MIT's eCAT partner vendors (like Staples) require full "Remember History" or require "Accept third-party cookies: Always"
NOTE: You may wish to configure these settings on a permanent basis, or configure them on a temporary basis, reverting to a more secure setting once the transaction, such as eCAT purchasing, is complete.
Firefox 3
- Follow the menu path Firefox > Preferences (Macintosh) or Tools > Options (Windows).
- Click the Privacy icon.
- Place a check to enable Accept third party cookies.
NOTE: You may wish to configure these settings on a permanent basis, or configure them on a temporary basis, reverting to a more secure setting once the transaction, such as eCAT purchasing, is complete.
Chrome
- Follow the menu path *Chrome > Preferences
- Click on Settings on the left navigation bar.
- Click on Show Advance Settings.
- Navigate to the Privacy section and click on Content Settings
- Under Cookies, check the radio button next to Allow local data to be set (recommended)