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How do I accept cookies on a website after declining in Firefox?

Published in Firefox Cookie Settings 2 mins read

To re-enable cookies on specific websites in Firefox after previously declining them, follow these steps using the Firefox settings:

Steps to Accept Cookies on Specific Websites

Here's how to allow cookies for websites where you previously declined them:

  1. Open the Menu: Click on the menu symbol in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. This usually appears as three horizontal lines.
  2. Go to Settings: From the menu, select Settings.
  3. Access Privacy & Security: In the Settings page, find and click on Privacy & Security.
  4. Choose Cookie Options: Within the Privacy & Security section, you'll find various options related to cookies. You'll need to locate the appropriate section to manage exceptions for specific websites. The options can include:
    • Option 1: Choose a broad setting to allow all cookies, which will override previous declines (Note: This is not recommended for specific site exceptions).
    • Option 2: Select the option that allows you to manage cookies for specific websites, potentially through an "Exceptions" or "Manage Permissions" button.
  5. Add Website Exceptions: If you chose the specific website management option (Option 2), look for an area to add website addresses.
  • Select the text box labeled "Address of website".
  • Type in the URL of the website for which you want to allow cookies.
  • Click Allow after each entry to make it an exception.
  • Add additional websites by repeating the process
  • Example: If you want to accept cookies for www.example.com, type it in the text box and click "Allow".
  1. Save Changes: After adding all the desired website exceptions, click Save Changes to apply the new cookie settings.

Summary

You can re-enable cookies for specific websites after initially declining them in Firefox by managing cookie exceptions in the Privacy & Security settings. Remember to save changes after adding the desired website exceptions.

Step Action
1 Click the Menu Symbol (three horizontal lines)
2 Select Settings
3 Choose Privacy & Security
4 Select the option to manage cookies for specific websites
5 Enter the website URL and click Allow for each website
6 Click Save Changes

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