How do I enable and disable cookies in Firefox?

Here's how to manage cookies in Firefox: you can enable or disable them through the browser's privacy settings.

Accessing Privacy Settings

To start managing cookies, you need to access Firefox's privacy settings.

Open the Firefox browser on your computer.
Click the Menu button, which looks like three horizontal lines, located at the top-right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the menu.
In the Settings window, click on Privacy & Security.

Within the Privacy & Security settings, you have several options for handling cookies.

To disable cookies, follow these steps:

In the Privacy & Security settings, navigate to the Cookies and Site Data section.
Select Block cookies and site data to disable cookies completely.
You can choose to block all cookies, or just third-party cookies by selecting the relevant option.

To enable cookies, take these steps:

In the Privacy & Security settings, find the Cookies and Site Data section.
Choose the option "Standard" to accept cookies, and this is the default option.
Alternatively, under "Custom" select the option to accept cookies.

Firefox allows for more granular control over cookies with these options:

Manage Exceptions: You can make exceptions to your chosen cookie blocking settings for specific websites. This allows you to enable cookies for trusted sites while blocking them elsewhere.
Clear Data: You can also manage your existing cookies by clicking the Clear Data button, allowing you to clear cookies from sites you have previously visited.

Website Functionality: Disabling cookies may prevent some websites from functioning properly. It is common that sites use cookies for user authentication and preferences.
Privacy vs. Convenience: Balancing privacy with convenience will guide your decision on whether to disable cookies or use them selectively.
Browser Extensions: You can also use browser extensions for more granular cookie management.