Persistent Cookies
Changing Cookies Settings in Popular Desktop Browsers
Firefox Version 3.5 or Later
- In the "Tools" menu, select "Options"
- Under the "Firefox will:" dropdown, select "Use custom settings for history"
- Uncheck the "Accept Cookies from Sites" box to block all cookies Or
- Click the "Exceptions" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Internet Explorer version 6 or later
- In the "Tools" menu, select "Internet Options"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Move the "Settings" slider up or down to adjust your cookie acceptance settings (moving the slider all the way to the top will block all cookies) Or
- Click the "Sites" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Safari version 4 or later
- Click the geared wheel icon in the top right of your browser window.
- Select "Preferences"
- Select the "Security" tab
- Under "Accept Cookies:", click the "Never" option to block all cookies
Chrome version 4 or later
- Click the wrench icon in the top right of your browser window
- Select "Options"
- Click the "Under the Hood" tab
- Click the "Content Settings" button
- Click the option to "Block sites from setting any data" to block all cookies Or
- Click the "Exceptions" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Disabling cookies in popular mobile browsers
Mobile Safari
- From your home screen on your iPhone or iPad, click "Settings"
- Click on "Safari"
- Click on "Accept Cookies"
- Select "Never" to block all cookies
Opera Mini on a Blackberry device
- From within the Opera Mini browser, press the menu key.
- Scroll down to access the drop down menu of options
- Select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy"
- Change the "Accept cookies" option to "Off" to block all cookies
Android Browser
- From within the Android browser, hit the menu key.
- Select "More"
- Select "Settings"
- Uncheck the "Accept Cookies" option to block all cookies